HS Academic & Career Planning Guide 2020-21 by Elmbrook Schools

TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents GREAT PLACE TO LEARN Mission & Vision Statements: School District of Elmbrook

ACADEMIC & CAREER PLANNING INFORMATION Step 1: Discover your career clusters & programs of study Academic and Career Planning Process Career Clusters & Programs of Study My Academic & Career Planning Five-Year Grid

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SIGNATURE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Step 2: Reflect on your short and long term goals. Plan ahead for your early college and career based learning opportunities. ELMBROOK PROMISE: COLLEGE CREDIT EARNING OPPORTUNITIES ADVANCED PLACEMENT AP Capstone DUAL ENROLLMENT CURRENT ON-CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES WITH UW-OSHKOSH UW-MILWAUKEE WCTC OFF-CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES EARLY COLLEGE CREDIT (ECCP) START COLLEGE NOW (SCN) DUAL ENROLLMENT ACADEMY (DEA) YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARS - CAREER BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES LAUNCH DUAL ENROLLMENT ACADEMY (DEA) WI YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (YA) CAREER & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (CEO) INTERNSHIP MENTORSHIP INDUSTRY CONSORTIUM FOR ADVANCED TECHNICAL TRAINING (ICATT) GEAC (GLOBAL EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATION)

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COURSE OFFERINGS Step 3: Evaluate class rigor and connections to post secondary options. Develop your academic plan. Applied Technology and Engineering Art (Visual Arts) Business Computer Science Drivers Education English Language Arts Experiential Learning Family and Consumer Sciences Health LAUNCH Leadership Mathematics Music Physical Education Science Social Studies World Languages

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Important Information District High School: Non-Course Fees Course and Credits Required for Graduation Course Index

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Our objective is to engage students in high quality learning that prepares them for life, college, and career.

The Elmbrook Schools High School Academic and Career Planning Guide is designed to assist students and families in exploring, designing, and refining a program of study throughout their high school experience. A student’s program of study should include robust coursework, co-curricular activities, service learning, and career-based learning opportunities. The information in this guide is designed to assist students and families as they develop and refine an academic and career plan that supports academic, social, and emotional growth throughout the high school years. Additional information around Academic and Career Planning can be found on the Elmbrook Schools website. MISSION & VISION STATEMENTS: SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ELMBROOK Mission

↓ The mission of the School District of Elmbrook is to educate and inspire every student to think, to learn, and to succeed.

Vision

↓ The School District of Elmbrook is recognized as a world class school district. The culture of the district is built on a commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and celebrating success. Students communicate effectively, master core academic subjects, have the ability to solve complex academic and community problems, become independent analytical thinkers, develop interpersonal skills, use technology appropriately, make ethical decisions, understand differences in work cultures, and exhibit creativity.

ACADEMIC & CAREER PLANNING INFORMATION

Step 1: Discover your career clusters & Programs of Study. Making informal choices for post-secondary transitions to adulthood.

Academic & Career Planning is: ★ A student driven vision of personal future goals ★ Based on deep understanding and reflection of strengths and interests ★ Connecting goals to collect career exploration and planning ★ Supported by meaningful adult relationships Discover: ★ Who am I? ★ Where do I want to go? ★ How do I get there? ★ What is available to me right now?

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AREAS OF WHAT STUDENTS CAN EXPLORATION DO...

WHAT STUDENTS CAN DO...

MY STRENGTHS

I can describe and value my personal strengths.

MY CAREER INTERESTS

I can identify my career clusters and career pathways of interest.

I can research and analyze postsecondary options that align to my skills and interests.

I can appraise postsecondary options in light of my academic and personal skills, interests, and goals.

MY ACADEMIC I can evaluate class rigor PLAN and make connections to my postsecondary options.

I can purposefully engage in academic opportunities and extracurricular activities that will assist in developing my strengths and interests. I can assess the rigor of and my achievement in coursework and its impact on my postsecondary options.

I can appraise the rigor of and my achievement in coursework and outside school activities along with the impact on my postsecondary options. I can purposefully engage in academic learning and extracurricular activities that will further develop my strengths and interests.

I can evaluate the rigor and my achievement in coursework, extracurricular, and other outside activities and their impact on my postsecondary options.

MY GOALS

I can revise short and long term goals based upon my expanding/narrowing interests and self discovery.

I can critique and revise (if appropriate) short and long term goals based upon my changing interests, passions, and skills.

I can critique my plan to ensure it incorporates my talents, strengths, passions, and skills in order to achieve relevant short and long term goals and outcomes.

I can develop short and long term goals based upon my expanding/narrowing interests and self discovery. I can purposefully engage in academic and extracurricular experiences/activities that will assist in developing my strengths and interests and whole self.

Discover your career clusters and pathways of interest.

CAREER PATHWAY OVERVIEW

CAREER CLUSTER & PROGRAMS OF STUDY

This section of the course offerings guide provides students and families with valuable resources as they reflect upon potential career areas they may wish to consider pursuing and develop an academic plan that will support those aspirations. The following pages outline 16 potential career clusters. Each career cluster provides a variety of career pathways students and families may want to explore. As students identify career clusters that may be of interest, potential courses and other experiences that are aligned with and may be of interest are displayed within a related program of study. Programs of Study Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Business Management & Administration Education & Training Finance Government & Public Administration Health Science Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Manufacturing Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Career Cluster: AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES This diverse Career Cluster prepares learners for careers in the planning, implementation, production, management, processing and/or marketing of agricultural commodities and services, including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products. It also includes related professional, technical, and educational services. Career Pathways in this Program of Study include: High School Diploma On-The-Job Training

Certificate/License

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s/Doctoral Professional Degree

Agriculture Contact Provider

Agribusiness Management Agribusiness Operations Agriculture Farm and Ranch Business Management

Agricultural Economics Agribusiness Agricultural Education Hospitality Restaurant and Professional Golf Management

Agricultural Economics Agriculture Leadership Education Statistics

Ag Dairy Technician Beef Quality Assurance Program Livestock Production Pork Quality Assurance Program

Animal Science Equine Industry Management Livestock Industry Management Swine Management Veterinary Technology

Animal Science Biochemistry Grazing Livestock Systems Veterinary Science Veterinary Technologist

Animal Science Biochemistry Integrative Biomedical Sciences Veterinary Medicine

Environmental Science Laboratory Science Technology

Aquatic Ecology Conservation Biology Environmental Soil Science Environmental Studies Habitat Management

Entomology Natural Resource Sciences

Agriculture Dairy Technician Commercial Plant Production Food Handlers Permit Quality Control

Agronomy Diversified Agriculture Dietary Management Food Science and Technology Quality Control

Agronomy Animal Science Food Science and Technology Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management

Agronomy Animal Science (Meat Science Focus) Food Science and Technology Nutrition

Natural Resources Systems Soil and Water Conservation Wildlife Management

Environmental Soil Sciences Environmental Studies & Economics Fisheries and Wildlife Natural Resources and Water Science

Horticulture and Forestry Natural Resource Sciences

Agribusiness Systems Farm and Ranch Workers

Animal Systems Animal Caretakers Feed Sales

Environmental Service Systems Refuse and Recyclable Material Collection

Food Products & Processing Systems Butchers and Meat Cutters Meat Processing Slaughter and Meat Packer

Natural Resource Systems

Plant Systems Nursery and Greenhouse Workers Seed Sales Tree Trimmers and Pruners

Commercial Horticulture

Agronomy Commercial Horticulture Crop Production Forestry Sport Turf Technology

Agronomy Biochemistry Diversified Agricultural Studies Horticulture Plant Protection Sciences

Agriculture Agronomy Biochemistry Entomology Horticulture and Forestry

Agritechnology Farm Mechanics Irrigation Technology John Deere Ag Technician Mechanized Agriculture

Agricultural Operations Mechanized Marketing Mechanized Science Mechanized Systems Management Processing Operations

Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering Mechanized Systems Management

Power, Structural & Technical Systems Electrician Apprenticeship Plumbing Apprenticeship Welding Apprenticeship

Parts Distribution and Management Parts/Sales and Management

Suggested Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Program of Study The following Program of Study includes courses that students may want to consider if they have an interest in pursuing a career within this cluster. Courses listed are in addition to all courses required for graduation, although some may meet graduation requirements. Students interested in this career cluster are not limited to the courses listed; instead, each student is strongly encouraged to explore courses from a variety of interest areas as they progress through high school and refine their personal Academic and Career Plan (ACP). Potential Courses to Include in a Student’s Program of Study

Core Course Opportunities: English: Speech Communication, Public Speaking Math: Pre-Calculus, Statistics, Data Analysis Science: Ecology, Anatomy and Physiology, any PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences (PLTW) courses Elective Course Opportunities: Applied Technology & Engineering: Wood Design and Production I and II, Woods Seminar Business: Personal Finance Health: Exercise Science Physical Education: Personal Fitness & Wellness Early College Credit Course Opportunities: Business: Financial Management & Investing (CAPP) Capstone: AP Seminar, AP Research Math: AP Statistics Science: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics (I, II, C), AP Environmental Science Social Studies: AP Human Geography, AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics Business: Financial Management & Investing (CAPP)

Potential Career- Based Learning Experiences

Elmbrook Opportunities: Mentorship: possible mentorship experiences could include a job shadow with a veterinarian, DNR professional, landscape architect, farmer, or other professionals Career and Employment Opportunities - Internship: students may pursue employment/internships in the agriculture, food, and natural resources cluster LAUNCH: Biomedical Solutions Strand WI Youth Apprenticeship: see the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources opportunities here Industry Recognized Certifications The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provides a list of potential industry recognized certifications. While families are responsible for the costs associated with obtaining these certifications, students may be able to access coursework supporting some certifications through local universities or technical colleges by accessing the state of Wisconsin’s Youth Options program.

Career Cluster: ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION This diverse Career Cluster prepares learners for careers in designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment. People employed in this cluster work on new structures, restorations, additions, alterations, and repairs. Career Pathways in this Program of Study include: High School Diploma On-The-Job Training

Certificate/License

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s/Doctoral Professional Degree

Carpentry Construction Management Electrical and Power Transmission Iron Working

Construction Management

Construction Management Construction Engineering

Interior Design Surveying Technology

Civil Engineering Drafting and Design Technology Interior Design Surveying Technology

Architectural Engineering Civil Engineering Technology Interior Design Landscape Architecture

Architectural Engineering Civil Engineering Environmental Design Interior Design Landscape Architecture

Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Landscape Management HVAC Technology

Industrial Engineering

Construction Carpentry Iron Working Masonry

Design & Pre-Construction

Maintenance & Operations Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Grounds-Keeping HVAC Technology

Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Landscape Management HVAC Technology

Suggested Architecture & Construction Program of Study The following Program of Study includes courses that students may want to consider if they have an interest in pursuing a career within this cluster. Courses listed are in addition to all courses required for graduation, although some may meet graduation requirements. Students interested in this career cluster are not limited to the courses listed; instead, each student is strongly encouraged to explore courses from a variety of interest areas as they progress through high school and refine their personal Academic and Career Plan (ACP). Potential Courses to Include in a Student’s Program of Study

Core Course Opportunities: English: Speech Communication, Public Speaking Math: Functions and Trigonometry, Statistics, Data Analysis, Pre-Calculus Science: Physics Elective Course Opportunities: Visual Arts: Drawing I, II, III Applied Technology & Engineering: Architecture, Building Construction I and II, Wood Design and Production I and II, Woods Seminar, CAD Business: Introduction to Accounting, Personal Finance Early College Credit Course Opportunities: Art: AP 2-D Design Studio Art, AP 3-D Design Studio Art, AP Drawing Studio Art Applied Technology and Engineerings: Any PLTW Engineering course Business: College Accounting (TC and CAPP), Financial Management & Investing (CAPP) Capstone: AP Seminar, AP Research Family and Consumer Science: Principles of Interior Design (TC) Math: AP Statistics Science: AP Physics I, II and C, AP Environmental Science

Potential Career- Based Learning Experiences

Elmbrook Opportunities: Mentorship: possible mentorship experiences could include a job shadow with a carpenter, electrician, architect, or other architecture/construction professional. Career and Employment Opportunities - Internship: students may pursue employment/internships with an architecture/construction professional/organization. WI Youth Apprenticeship: see the opportunities located here. Industry Recognized Certifications The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provides a list of potential industry recognized certifications. While families are responsible for the costs associated with obtaining these certifications, students may be able to access coursework supporting some certifications through local universities or technical colleges by accessing the state of Wisconsin’s Youth Options program.

Career Cluster: ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS This cluster offers two different avenues of concentration. Careers in the Performing Arts, Visual Arts, or certain aspects of Journalism, Broadcasting, and Film require creative talents. Careers in Audio-Video Communications Technology, Telecommunications, or Printing Technology require strong backgrounds in computer and electronic-based technology, and a solid foundation in math and science. Communicating effectively in both oral and written form is essential for all careers in the cluster. In addition, the creative aspects of this cluster are rapidly merging with the technological, offering exciting and challenging careers. Career Pathways in this Program of Study include: High School Diploma On-The-Job Training

Certificate/License

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s/Doctoral Professional Degree

Audio and Recording Technology Video Production

Audio and Recording Technology Electronics Industrial Video Production Film/Video Technology

Design and Visual Communications Electrical Engineering Film Studies and Production Mechanical Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Certification by the Society of Broadcast Engineers Radio Announcing Radio Production

Audio & Recording Technology Broadcasting - Radio/TV Journalism Mass Media/Communications Media Arts

Advertising Broadcasting Journalism News Editorial Visual Communication

Journalism

Musical Instrument Repair and Tuning Sound Engineering Theater Technology

Music Musical Instrument Repair and Tuning Sound Engineering Theater Technology

Arts Administration Dance Music Stage Management Theater Arts

Music Musical Arts

Desktop Publishing Digital Publishing Graphic Communications Offset Publishing Web Page Design

Electronic Imaging & Graphics Graphic Design Media Arts Printing Technology Visual Publications

Computer Graphics Graphic Design Industrial Design Printing Management Visual Communication & Design

Electronics Technology

Computer and Information Sciences Computer Systems Analysis Electronics Technology in Telecommunications Information Technology

Computer Networking and Telecommunications Electronics Engineering Operations Technology Telecommunications

Electronics Engineering Information Technology Telecommunications Engineering

Audio/Video (AV) Technology & Film

Journalism & Broadcasting

Performing Arts Movie and Stage Grip Usher and Ticket Taker Movie Projectionist

Printing Technology Bookbinder and Bindery Worker Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator

Telecommunications

Visual Arts Photograph Processing Worker

Commercial Art Digital Publishing Graphic Art Multimedia Photography

Commercial Art Graphic Design Interior Design Media Arts Visual Publications

Art History Fashion Design Graphic Design Interior Design Studio Arts Visual Communication

Art History Studio Arts

Suggested Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Program of Study The following Program of Study includes courses that students may want to consider if they have an interest in pursuing a career within this cluster. Courses listed are in addition to all courses required for graduation, although some may meet graduation requirements. Students interested in this career cluster are not limited to the courses listed; instead, each student is strongly encouraged to explore courses from a variety of interest areas as they progress through high school and refine their personal Academic and Career Plan (ACP). Potential Courses to Include in a Student’s Program of Study

Core Course Opportunities: English: Speech Communication, Creative Writing, Writing for Publication, Public Speaking, Drama as Literature, Literature in Film, Oral Interpretation, Acting, & Directing Math: Trig, Stats, Data Analysis, Pre-Calculus Social Studies: Current Issues, Modern Society Elective Course Opportunities: ATE: Digital Imaging and Design I, Digital Imaging and Design II, Video Production, Yearbook Publication Design and Production, Digital Imaging Seminar Art: Any Visual Arts Offerings Computer Science: Web Design and Mobile Applications, Introduction to Computer Science and Game Development, Advanced Game Development and Computer Science Topics Family and Consumer Science: Introduction to Elements of Design World Languages: Any World Language courses Early College Credit Course Opportunities: Art: AP 2D Design Studio Art, AP 3D Design Studio Art, AP Drawing Studio Art, AP Art History Family and Consumer Science: Principles of Interior Design (TC)

Potential Career- Based Learning Experiences

Elmbrook Opportunities: Mentorship: possible mentorship experiences could include a job shadow with art, technology, and/or communications professionals. Career and Employment Opportunities - Internship: students may pursue employment/internships with an arts, technology, and/or communications professional/organization. LAUNCH: Media Solutions Strand WI Youth Apprenticeship: see the Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications opportunities located here. Industry Recognized Certifications The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provides a list of potential industry recognized certifications. While families are responsible for the costs associated with obtaining these certifications, students may be able to access coursework supporting some certifications through local universities or technical colleges by accessing the state of Wisconsin’s Youth Options program.

Career Cluster: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION This cluster includes those career opportunities that are dedicated to performing administrative managerial processes vital to the success and ongoing existence of a business organization, regardless of the sector or industry in which the business resides or the product/service it provides. Career Pathways in this Program of Study include: High School Diploma On-The-Job Training

Certificate/License

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s/Doctoral Professional Degree

Court Reporting Information Processing Legal or Medical Information Technology Office Administration

Court Reporting Information Processing Legal or Medical Information Technology Office Management

Information Systems Information Technology Management

Business Administration Information Technology Office Management

Business Administration Information Systems Information Technology Management

Business Administration Information Technology

Business Administration

Human Resources Management

Business Administration

Certified Government Auditing Professional Certified Professional Consultant

Agribusiness Business Administration Marketing

Business Administration Entrepreneurship Marketing Finance International Business

Business Administration and Management

Business Administration Retail Management

Agribusiness Business Administration

Business Administration Marketing Operations Management

Business Administration

Administrative Services Administrative Assistant Computer Operator Customer Service Data Entry Specialist Microsoft Office

Business Information Management

Business Administration Information Technology Office Technology

Human Resources Management Human Resources Clerk Management

Operations Management

Suggested Business Management & Administration Program of Study The following Program of Study includes courses that students may want to consider if they have an interest in pursuing a career within this cluster. Courses listed are in addition to all courses required for graduation, although some may meet graduation requirements. Students interested in this career cluster are not limited to the courses listed; instead, each student is strongly encouraged to explore courses from a variety of interest areas as they progress through high school and refine their personal Academic and Career Plan (ACP). Potential Courses to Include in a Student’s Program of Study

Core Course Opportunities: English: Speech Communication, Writing for Publication, Public Speaking Math: Pre-Calculus, Statistics Social Studies: Psychology, Current Issues, Modern Society, International Relationships Elective Course Opportunities: Business: Keyboarding and Digital Technologies, Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, Business Law, Business Management, Business Leadership PE: Sports Officiating World Language: Any World Language Offerings Early College Credit Course Opportunities: Business: Software Applications (TC), Financial Management and Investing (CAPP) Capstone: AP Seminar, AP Research English: AP English Language and Composition Mathematics: AP Statistics Social Studies: AP Psychology, AP Human Geography, AP Micro Economics, AP Macro Economics World Languages: Any Level V World Language Course (CAPP/CIS), Spanish VI (CAPP)

Potential Career- Based Learning Experiences

Elmbrook Opportunities: Mentorship: possible mentorship experiences could include a job shadow with company executives or office staff. Career and Employment Opportunities - Internship: students may pursue employment/internships with a variety of businesses. LAUNCH: Global Business, Business Analytics Industry Recognized Certifications The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provides a list of potential industry recognized c ertifications. While families are responsible for the costs associated with obtaining these certifications, students may be able to access coursework supporting some certifications through local universities or technical colleges by accessing the state of Wisconsin’s Youth Options program.

Career Cluster: EDUCATION & TRAINING This cluster prepares for careers in providing, supporting, and managing the education and training of millions of learners. It encompasses ages from preschool through adults; varies from informal to formal settings; and provides for the skills necessary for initial entrance as well as updating skills to advance within the job or train for a different one. Career Pathways in this Program of Study include: High School Diploma On-The-Job Training

Certificate/License

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s/Doctoral Professional Degree

Educational Administration Educational Studies Business Administration Administration and Supervision

Personal Trainer

Library Technical Assistant

Speech-Language Pathology Social Work Information Science and Technology Special Education and Communication Disorders

Educational Psychology Human Sciences Instructional Technology School Psychology School Counseling Social Work

Early Childhood Education Assistant Coaching

Early Childhood Education Sign Language Interpreting Education Paraprofessional

Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Middle Level Education Secondary Education Special Education Athletic Trainer

Curriculum and Instruction Education Teaching, Curriculum, and Learning Leadership Education and Leadership Studies

Administration & Administrative Support

Professional Support Services

Teaching/Training Child Care Worker Coach of Community-based Sport Leagues

Suggested Education & Training Program of Study The following Program of Study includes courses that students may want to consider if they have an interest in pursuing a career within this cluster. Courses listed are in addition to all courses required for graduation, although some may meet graduation requirements. Students interested in this career cluster are not limited to the courses listed; instead, each student is strongly encouraged to explore courses from a variety of interest areas as they progress through high school and refine their personal Academic and Career Plan (ACP). Potential Courses to Include in a Student’s Program of Study

Core Course Opportunities: English: Speech Communication, Writing for Publication, Public Speaking, Writing for College Math: Pre-Calculus, Statistics Social Studies: Psychology, Current Issues, Modern Society Elective Course Opportunities: Business: Keyboarding and Digital Technologies, Notetaking and Study Skills Family and Consumer Science: Foundations of Child Development, Careers in Education PE: Lifeguarding World Language: Any World Language Offerings ***If you have an interest in a specific subject area, pursue course within that area Early College Credit Course Opportunities: Business: Software Applications (TC) Capstone: AP Seminar, AP Research English: AP English Language and Composition Social Studies: AP Psychology World Languages: Any Level V World Language Course (CAPP/CIS), Spanish VI (CAPP)

Potential Career- Based Learning Experiences

Elmbrook Opportunities: Mentorship: possible mentorship experiences could include a job shadow with a teacher or other educational professional. Career and Employment Opportunities - Internship: students may pursue employment/internships with local, pre-schools/day care centers, or recreation departments. LAUNCH: Future Teachers Strand Industry Recognized Certifications The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provides a list of potential industry recognized c ertifications. While families are responsible for the costs associated with obtaining these certifications, students may be able to access coursework supporting some certifications through local universities or technical colleges by accessing the state of Wisconsin’s Youth Options program.

Career Cluster: FINANCE This Cluster includes career opportunities that relate to making strategic decisions to obtain, save, protect, and grow the financial assets of businesses and individuals. Individuals working in finance must have strong computation, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Career Pathways in this Program of Study include: High School Diploma On-The-Job Training

Certificate/License

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s/Doctoral Professional Degree

Business Administration

Accounting Certified Public Accountant

Business Administration

Banking and Finance Business Administration Auditor

Banking and Finance Business Administration

Business Administration International Business, Trade, and Finance

Business Administration Economics

Accounting and Finance

Tax Preparation

Business Administration Property and Casualty Insurance

Mathematics Statistics

Actuarial Science

Certified Financial Analyst Certified Financial Planner

Agribusiness Business Administration Court Reporting Information Technology Office Administration

Accounting Business Administration Finance

Business Administration and Management

Accounting Accounting Clerk Bookkeeping Clerk Banking Services Bank Teller Commodity Broker

Business Finance

Insurance Customer Service Agent Processing Clerk

Securities & Investments Payroll Clerk

Suggested Finance Program of Study The following Program of Study includes courses that students may want to consider if they have an interest in pursuing a career within this cluster. Courses listed are in addition to all courses required for graduation, although some may meet graduation requirements. Students interested in this career cluster are not limited to the courses listed; instead, each student is strongly encouraged to explore courses from a variety of interest areas as they progress through high school and refine their personal Academic and Career Plan (ACP). Potential Courses to Include in a Student’s Program of Study

Core Course Opportunities: Math: Pre-Calculus, Statistics, Data Analysis Elective Course Opportunities: Business: Personal Finance, Introduction to Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Business Law, Business Management, Introduction to Marketing, Software Applications Early College Credit Course Opportunities: Business: Financial Management and Investing (CAPP), College Accounting (CAPP) Capstone: AP Seminar, AP Research Mathematics: AP Statistics, AP AB Calculus, AP BC Calculus Social Studies: AP Micro Economics, AP Macro Economics World Languages: Any Level V World Language Course (CAPP/CIS), Spanish VI (CAPP)

Potential Career- Based Learning Experiences

Elmbrook Opportunities: Mentorship: possible mentorship experiences could include a job shadow with employees of banks, investment firms, or financial advisers. Career and Employment Opportunities - Internship: students may pursue employment/internships with local banks and financial institutions. LAUNCH: Global Business, Business Analytics WI Youth Apprenticeship: see the finance opportunities located here. Industry Recognized Certifications The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provides a list of potential industry recognized c ertifications. While families are responsible for the costs associated with obtaining these certifications, students may be able to access coursework supporting some certifications through local universities or technical colleges by accessing the state of Wisconsin’s Youth Options program.

Career Cluster: GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Jobs in this cluster involve planning, managing, and providing government, administrative, and regulatory services at the federal, state, and local levels. While nearly every occupation can be found within government, this cluster focuses on only six concentrations. Career Pathways in this Program of Study include: High School Diploma On-The-Job Training

Certificate/License

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s/Doctoral Professional Degree

International Studies Sociology Geography and History International Business Economics Statistics

Survey, Research and Methodology Sociology Economics Statistics

Political Science Geography Economic Statistics

Political Science Geography Economic Statistics Research and Methodology

Military Science Psychology Electrical or Computer Engineering Foreign Language

Survey, Research and Methodology

Economics Geography Engineering

Community and Regional Planning Economics Architecture Geography Survey, Research and Methodology

Actuarial Science Management Business Administration Economics Statistics

Public Administration Survey, Research and Methodology Actuarial Science Economics Statistics

Food Science and Technology International Business Economics Statistics

Survey, Research and Methodology Food Science and Technology Economics Statistics

Foreign Service

Governance

National Security

Planning

Public Management & Administration

Regulation

Revenue & Taxation

Accounting Economics Finance Actuarial Science Statistics

Accounting Economics Finance Actuarial Science Family Financial Planning Research and Methodology

Suggested Government & Public Administration Program of Study The following Program of Study includes courses that students may want to consider if they have an interest in pursuing a career within this cluster. Courses listed are in addition to all courses required for graduation, although some may meet graduation requirements. Students interested in this career cluster are not limited to the courses listed; instead, each student is strongly encouraged to explore courses from a variety of interest areas as they progress through high school and refine their personal Academic and Career Plan (ACP). Potential Courses to Include in a Student’s Program of Study

Core Course Opportunities: English: Speech Communication, Writing for Publication, Public Speaking Math: Pre-Calculus, Statistics Social Studies: Psychology, Current Issues, Modern Society, Crime, Society, & Law, International Relations Elective Course Opportunities: Business: Entrepreneurship, Business Law, Business Management, Introduction to Marketing, Business Leadership World Language: Any World Language courses Early College Credit Course Opportunities: Capstone: AP Seminar, AP Research Mathematics: AP Statistics Social Studies: AP Human Geography, AP Psychology, AP European History, AP US Government, AP Micro Economics, AP Macro Economics, AP United States History World Languages: Any Level V World Language Course (CAPP/CIS), Spanish VI (CAPP)

Potential Career- Based Learning Experiences

Elmbrook Opportunities: Mentorship: possible mentorship experiences could include a job shadow with local government agencies and/or officials Career and Employment Opportunities - Internship: students may pursue employment/internships with local non-profit organizations or governmental agencies. LAUNCH: Global Business, Business Analytics Industry Recognized Certifications The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provides a list of potential industry recognized certifications. While families are responsible for the costs associated with obtaining these certifications, students may be able to access coursework supporting some certifications through local universities or technical colleges by accessing the state of Wisconsin’s Youth Options program.

Career Cluster: HEALTH SCIENCE This cluster orients students to careers that promote health, wellness, and diagnosis as well as treat injuries and diseases. Some of the careers involve working directly with people, while others involve research into diseases or collecting and formatting data and information. Work locations are varied and may be in hospitals, medical or dental offices or laboratories, cruise ships, medevac units, sports arenas, space centers, or within the community. Career Pathways in this Program of Study include: High School Diploma On-The-Job Training

Certificate/License

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s/Doctoral Professional Degree

Quality Assurance Technician Quality Control Technician

Clinical Laboratory Medical Laboratory Technician (CLT) Technician (MLT)

Biochemistry Immunology Medical Technology Microbiology Neuroscience

Anatomy Biochemistry Oncology Biology Virology Epidemiology

Electrocardiograph Technology Nuclear Medical Technology Radiology Technologist

Cardiovascular Technology Medical Laboratory Assisting Nuclear Medical Technology

Biology Medical Imaging Medical Laboratory Science Nutrition

Cardiovascular Technology Diagnostic Radiology Medical Laboratory Science Nuclear Medicine

Health Records Technology Medical Assisting Medical Librarian Medical Transcription

Health Information Technology Medical Coding Medical Office Services

Community Health Health Care Administration Health Education

Health Care Administration Library Science Nursing Administration Public Health

Dietary Management Electrical/Electronic Equipment Repair Medical Office Management

Dietary Management Medical Office Management Registered Dietetic Technician

Biomedical Technology Environmental Health & Safety Prosthetic Therapies

Environmental Health Sciences Industrial/Operations Engineering Public Health

Certified Nurses Aid Dental Assisting Licensed Practical Nurse Massage Therapy

Dental Hygiene Licensed Practical Nursing Pre-Medicine Surgical Technology

Athletic Training/Exercise Science Dietetics Pre-Medicine Recreational Therapy

Clinical Nutrition Dentistry Medicine Nurse Anesthetist Pharmaceutical Services

Biotechnology Research & Development

Diagnostic Services Clinical Rotation

Health Informatics Coding Experience Data Entry Community Service

Support Services Central Services Assistant Dietary Manager Electrical/Electronic Equipment Repair

Therapeutic Services Clinical Rotation Dental Assisting Health Aid Medical Assistant

Suggested Health Science Program of Study The following Program of Study includes courses that students may want to consider if they have an interest in pursuing a career within this cluster. Courses listed are in addition to all courses required for graduation, although some may meet graduation requirements. Students interested in this career cluster are not limited to the courses listed; instead, each student is strongly encouraged to explore courses from a variety of interest areas as they progress through high school and refine their personal Academic and Career Plan (ACP). Potential Courses to Include in a Student’s Program of Study

Core Course Opportunities: English: Speech Communication, Public Speaking, Writing for College Math: Functions and Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, Data Analysis Science: Any Biomedical Science (PLTW) courses, Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Organic Chemistry Social Studies: Psychology, Abnormal Psychology Elective Course Opportunities: Health: Exercise Science World Languages: Any World Language courses Early College Credit Course Opportunities: Business: Software Applications (TC) Capstone: AP Seminar, AP Research Computer Science: AP Computer Science Principles Family and Consumer Sciences: Exploring Health Occupations (TC) Math: AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC Science: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics (I, II, C), Medical Terminology (TC) Social Studies: AP Human Geography, AP Psychology World Languages: Any Level V World Language Course (CAPP/CIS), Spanish VI (CAPP)

Potential Career- Based Learning Experiences

Elmbrook Opportunities: Mentorship: possible experiences could include a job shadow with a physical therapist, physician assistant, surgeon, nurse, or other health field professional. Career and Employment Opportunities - Internship: students may pursue employment/internships with a healthcare professional/organization. LAUNCH: Biomedical Solutions and Medicine & Healthcare WI Youth Apprenticeship: see the health science opportunities located here; STEM bioscience opportunities here. Industry Recognized Certifications The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provides a list of potential industry recognized c ertifications. While families are responsible for the costs associated with obtaining these certifications, students may be able to access coursework supporting some certifications through local universities or technical colleges by accessing the state of Wisconsin’s Youth Options program.

Career Cluster: HOSPITALITY & TOURISM This Career Cluster prepares learners for careers in the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food service, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel-related services. Career Pathways in this Program of Study include: High School Diploma On-The-Job Training

Certificate/License

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s/Doctoral Professional Degree

Hotel Management

Business Administration Lodging Management Sales and Marketing

Business Administration Management Recreation, Fitness, and Leisure Studies Sports & Fitness Management

Business Administration

Culinary Arts and Management Dietary Management Food Service/Hospitality Food Service Management

Food Service & Hospitality Management Restaurant and Food Service Administration Travel and Tourism

Restaurant/Food Service Administration

Business Administration Travel and Tourism

Business Administration Sales and Marketing Travel and Tourism

Business Administration Marketing Operations Management

Business Administration

Lodging Bell Captain Guest Room Attendant Reservationist

Recreation, Amusements and Attractions Museums/Zoos/Aquarium Docent Resort Instructor Theme Parks Retail Manager

Restaurants and Food & Beverage Services Cook Dishwasher Wait Staff

Travel & Tourism Event Planner Ticket Agent Tour Guide Travel Agent

Suggested Hospitality & Tourism Program of Study The following Program of Study includes courses that students may want to consider if they have an interest in pursuing a career within this cluster. Courses listed are in addition to all courses required for graduation, although some may meet graduation requirements. Students interested in this career cluster are not limited to the courses listed; instead, each student is strongly encouraged to explore courses from a variety of interest areas as they progress through high school and refine their personal Academic and Career Plan (ACP). Potential Courses to Include in a Student’s Program of Study

Core Course Opportunities: English: Speech Communication, Public Speaking Math: Pre-Calculus, Statistics, Data Analysis Social Studies: Modern Society, Psychology, International Relations, Current Issues Elective Course Opportunities: Business: Introduction to Accounting, Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, Business Law, Business Management, Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Business Leadership Health/Physical Education: Lifetime Sports, Outdoor Pursuits, Lifeguarding World Languages: Any World Language courses Early College Credit Course Opportunities: Business: Financial Management & Investing (CAPP) Math: AP Statistics Business: College Accounting (TC and CAPP), Financial Management and Investing (CAPP) Social Studies: AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Psychology World Languages: French V (CAPP), German V (CAPP), Spanish V and VI (CAPP), Lativ IV and V (CIS) Social Studies: AP Psychology

Potential Career- Based Learning Experiences

Elmbrook Opportunities: Mentorship: possible mentorship experiences could include a job shadow with a hotel manager, park and recreation coordinator, travel agent, or other hospitality, lodging, and tourism professional. Career and Employment Opportunities - Internship: students may pursue employment/internships with a hospitality, lodging, and/or tourism professional/organization. LAUNCH: Hospitality Innovation Strand WI Youth Apprenticeship: see the Hospitality and Tourism opportunities located here. WCTC Dual Enrollment Academy: Hospitality Specialist. Industry Recognized Certifications The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provides a list of potential industry recognized certifications. While families are responsible for the costs associated with obtaining these certifications, students may be able to access coursework supporting some certifications through local universities or technical colleges by accessing the state of Wisconsin’s Youth Options program.

Career Cluster: HUMAN SERVICES This Cluster prepares students for careers that improve quality of life and promotes safe, healthy communities. Workers in human services better our lives by tending to our psychological, social, and physical needs. Social service organizations that help individuals with basic needs, such as housing, health, and nutrition constitutes a large component of this cluster. Career Pathways in this Program of Study include: High School Diploma On-The-Job Training

Certificate/License

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s/Doctoral Professional Degree

Certified Financial Planner Wellness

Family Science Family Financial Management Human Sciences Business Administration

Family Science Human Sciences Business Administration

Human Services Chemical Dependency Counselor

Human & Social Services Psychology Social Work Administration

Marriage and Family Therapy Psychology Social Work Community Counseling

Early Childhood Education

Family Science Special Education and Communication Disorders

Child Development Early Childhood Education Special Education and Communication Disorders

Paraeducator Family Life Specialist Spirituality Biblical Studies

Human Services Theology

Human Services Psychology & Gerontology Nutrition, Fitness, and Health Promotion Social Work

Family Science Psychology Social Work Human Services

Barbering Cosmetology Nail Technology Esthetics Massage Therapy

Mortuary Science Cosmetology

Pre-Mortuary Sciences

Consumer Services Call Center Customer Service

Counseling & Mental Health Services

Early Childhood Development & Services

Nanny Parenting

Family & Community Services

Personal Care Services

Suggested Human Services Program of Study The following Program of Study includes courses that students may want to consider if they have an interest in pursuing a career within this cluster. Courses listed are in addition to all courses required for graduation, although some may meet graduation requirements. Students interested in this career cluster are not limited to the courses listed; instead, each student is strongly encouraged to explore courses from a variety of interest areas as they progress through high school and refine their personal Academic and Career Plan (ACP). Potential Courses to Include in a Student’s Program of Study

Core Course Opportunities: English: Speech Communication, Public Speaking Math: Statistics, Data Analysis Science: Anatomy & Physiology, any Principles of Biomedical Sciences (PLTW) courses Social Studies: Crime, Society, and the Law, Modern Society, Psychology, Abnormal Psychology Elective Course Opportunities: Business: Introduction to Accounting, Personal Finance Family and Consumer Science: Foundations of Child Development, Careers in Education Physical Education: Personal Fitness & Wellness, Exercise Science World Languages: Any World Language courses Early College Credit Course Opportunities: Business: College Accounting (TC and CAPP), Financial Management and Investing (CAPP) Capstone: AP Seminar, AP Research English: AP Language and Composition Math: AP Statistics Science: AP Biology, Medical Terminology (TC) Social Studies: AP Psychology Capstone: AP Seminar, AP Research Family and Consumer Sciences: Exploring Health Occupations (TC) World Languages: French V (CAPP), German V (CAPP), Spanish V and VI (CAPP), Latin IV and V (CIS)

Potential Career- Based Learning Experiences

Elmbrook Opportunities: Mentorship: possible mentorship experiences could include a job shadow with a early childhood/preschool teacher, social worker, customer service representative, or other human services professional. Career and Employment Opportunities - Internship: students may pursue employment/internships with a/n human services professional/organization. LAUNCH: Biomedical Sciences, Future Teachers, and Medicine and Healthcare strands. Industry Recognized Certifications The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provides a list of potential industry recognized c ertifications. While families are responsible for the costs associated with obtaining these certifications, students may be able to access coursework supporting some certifications through local universities or technical colleges by accessing the state of Wisconsin’s Youth Options program.

Career Cluster: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Information Technology careers involve the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services. The IT industry is a dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment that has a revolutionary impact on the economy and society. IT education can be obtained in four-year colleges, two-year community colleges, technical colleges and institutes, and high schools. Career Pathways in this Program of Study include: High School Diploma On-The-Job Training

Certificate/License

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s/Doctoral Professional Degree

Electronics & Information Technology Microsoft Certified Database Administrator Microsoft Office Specialist Oracle Certified Professional

Information Technology Computer Information Systems Database Systems Technical Support

Computer Information Systems Management Information Systems Mass Communication/Web/ Multimedia Management

Computer Information Systems Computer Science Management Information Systems

Cisco Training Electronics & Information Technology Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Certification CompTIA Network and Certification

Computer and Information Sciences Computer Technology Electronics Technology Information Technology Networking Technology

Computer Science, Engineering, Systems Analysis Management Information Systems Telecommunication Management

Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Technology Telecommunications Engineering

Computer Programming Technology Computer Technology Information Technology

Computer Information Systems Computer Programming Computer Software Engineering Computer Science Management Information Systems

Computer Programming Computer Science Information Resources Management Information Technology System Administration

Information Technology Interactive Media Media Arts Web Development and Support

Commercial Art Computer and Information Sciences Design and Visual Communications Multimedia Communications

Computer Science

Information Support & Services Help Desk Assistant

Network Systems Network Technician

Programming & Software Development

Information Technology Computer Programming Vendor/Product Certification

Web & Digital Communications Web Designer

Animation and Information Technology Multimedia Certified Professional Webmaster CompTIA I-Net and Certification

Suggested Information Technology Program of Study The following Program of Study includes courses that students may want to consider if they have an interest in pursuing a career within this cluster. Courses listed are in addition to all courses required for graduation, although some may meet graduation requirements. Students interested in this career cluster are not limited to the courses listed; instead, each student is strongly encouraged to explore courses from a variety of interest areas as they progress through high school and refine their personal Academic and Career Plan (ACP). Potential Courses to Include in a Student’s Program of Study

Core Course Opportunities: English: Speech Communication, Public Speaking Math: Pre-Calculus, Statistics, Functions and Trigonometry, Data Analysis Elective Course Opportunities: Applied Technology and Engineering: Digital Imaging and Design I and II, Digital Imaging Seminar, Video Production, Yearbook Publication Design and Production, PLTW Engineering Design and Development (EDD), PLTW Digital Electronics (DE) Computer Science: Introduction to Computer Science and Game Development, Advanced Game Development and Computer Science Topics, Web Design and Mobile Applications Early College Credit Course Opportunities: Capstone: AP Seminar, AP Research Computer Science: AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles Math: AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics Science: AP Physics I, II, and C, AP Chemistry

Potential Career- Based Learning Experiences

Elmbrook Opportunities: Mentorship: possible experiences could include a job shadow with an IT professional, web design company, programmer, or other Information Technology professional. Career and Employment Opportunities - Internship: students may pursue employment/internships with an IT professional/organization. LAUNCH: IT Foundations strand. WI Youth Apprenticeship: see the health science IT opportunities located here; STEM bioscience opportunities here WCTC Dual Enrollment Academy: IT Systems Specialist Industry Recognized Certifications The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provides a list of potential industry recognized c ertifications. While families are responsible for the costs associated with obtaining these certifications, students may be able to access coursework supporting some certifications through local universities or technical colleges by accessing the state of Wisconsin’s Youth Options program.

Career Cluster: LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY The Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Cluster helps prepare students for careers in planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services. Career Pathways in this Program of Study include: High School Diploma On-The-Job Training

Certificate/License

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s/Doctoral Professional Degree

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice Corrections Option Parole Option Probations Option

Human Services Criminal Justice Social Work Pre-Law

Law and Legal Services Criminal Justice

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Emergency Management Fire Science Technology Hazardous Materials Technician

Emergency MEdical Technician (EMT) Fire Protection Fire Science Technology

Emergency Medical Services

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Wisconsin Law Enforcement

Criminal Justice

Paralegal Studies

Administrative Assistant - Legal Paralegal/Legal Assistant Criminal Justice - Court Emphasis

Paralegal Studies Pre-Law/Legal Studies Criminal Justice

Law and Legal Studies Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Wisconsin Law Enforcement

Criminal Justice Law and Legal Studies

Criminal Justice

Correction Services Correctional Officer Security Officer

Emergency & Fire Management Services Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatch Volunteer Firefighting

Law Enforcement Services Animal Control Parking Enforcement

Legal Services

Security & Protective Services

Suggested Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Program of Study The following Program of Study includes courses that students may want to consider if they have an interest in pursuing a career within this cluster. Courses listed are in addition to all courses required for graduation, although some may meet graduation requirements. Students interested in this career cluster are not limited to the courses listed; instead, each student is strongly encouraged to explore courses from a variety of interest areas as they progress through high school and refine their personal Academic and Career Plan (ACP). Potential Courses to Include in a Student’s Program of Study

Core Course Opportunities: English: Speech Communication, Public Speaking, Writing for College Math: Pre-Calculus, Statistics Social Studies: Psychology, Current Issues, Modern Society, Crime, Society, & Law, International Relations, Abnormal Psychology Elective Course Opportunities: Business: Business Law Capstone: AP Seminar, AP Research World Language: Any World Language Offerings PE: Sports Officiating Early College Credit Course Opportunities: Business: Software Applications (TC) English: AP English Language and Composition Mathematics: AP Statistics Social Studies: AP Human Geography, AP Psychology, AP US Government, AP United States History

Potential Career- Based Learning Experiences

Elmbrook Opportunities: Mentorship: possible mentorship experiences could include a job shadow with local law enforcement or public safety entities. WCTC Dual Enrollment Academy: Protective Services; for more information can be found here. Career and Employment Opportunities - Internship: students may pursue employment/internships to create community connections Industry Recognized Certifications The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provides a list of potential industry recognized c ertifications. While families are responsible for the costs associated with obtaining these certifications, students may be able to access coursework supporting some certifications through local universities or technical colleges by accessing the state of Wisconsin’s Youth Options program.

Career Cluster: MANUFACTURING Despite improvements in production technology and rising imports, manufacturing employment is expected to increase slightly as strong demand continues for high-tech electrical goods and pharmaceuticals. Between 2002 and 2012, pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing employment is expected to increase by 68,000 jobs, plastics and rubber products manufacturing by 138,000 jobs, machinery manufacturing by 120,000 jobs, and a 97,000 projected job growth for fabricated metal product manufacturing. Career Pathways in this Program of Study include: High School Diploma On-The-Job Training

Certificate/License

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s/Doctoral Professional Degree

Environmental Engineering Technology Environmental Studies Occupational Safety and Health

Environmental Engineering Environmental Studies Occupational Safety and Health

Environmental Biology Environmental Studies Occupational Safety and Health

Logistics & Materials Management Industrial Truck and Tractor Operation Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Logistics & Materials Management Industrial Truck and Tractor Operations Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Logistics and Materials Management

Diesel Technology Manufacturing Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology Industrial Technology

Biomedical Technology Manufacturing Technology Mechanical Engineerings Technology

Construction Trades

Architectural Engineering Technology Automotive Engineering Technology Drafting & Design Technology

Architectural Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering

Architecture Civil Engineering Construction Management and Inspection Transportation & Highway Engineering

Iron Working Precision Crafting and Repair Upholstering and Leather Working Welding

Building Construction Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology Iron Working

Computational Mathematics Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Technology Operations Management

Computational Mathematics Operations Management

Health, Safety & Environmental Assurance

Occupational Safety and Health

Logistics & Inventory Control Heavy Equipment Operation Industrial Truck and Tractor Operation Material Handling

Truck Driving

Maintenance, Installation & Repair Business Machine Technology Custodial Services Electronics Technology

Computer Installation and Repair Electronics Technology Industrial Mechanics

Manufacturing Production Process Development Construction Trades

Production Iron Working Precision Production Upholstering and Leather Working Woodworking

Quality Assurance

Quality Control Technology

Occupational Safety and Health Control Technology

Occupational Safety and Health Quality Control Technology

Occupational Safety and Health

Suggested Manufacturing Program of Study The following Program of Study includes courses that students may want to consider if they have an interest in pursuing a career within this cluster. Courses listed are in addition to all courses required for graduation, although some may meet graduation requirements. Students interested in this career cluster are not limited to the courses listed; instead, each student is strongly encouraged to explore courses from a variety of interest areas as they progress through high school and refine their personal Academic and Career Plan (ACP). Potential Courses to Include in a Student’s Program of Study

Core Course Opportunities: English: Speech Communication, Public Speaking Math: Functions and Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Statistics Elective Course Opportunities: Art: Art Metals I and II Applied Technology & Engineering: Digital Imaging and Design I/II/Seminar; CAD, PLTW Robotics and Automation, PLTW IED, PLTW POE, Building Construction I and II, Wood Design and Production I and II, Automotive Technology I, Automotive Technology II, Automotive Technology III, and Automotive Academy. Business: Entrepreneurship Early College Credit Course Opportunities: Applied Technology and Engineering: Any PLTW courses to include CIM Automation and Manufacturing Business: Financial Management & Investing (CAPP), College Accounting (TC) Computer Science: AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles Math: AP Statistics Science: AP Chemistry, AP Physics I/II/C, AP Environmental Science Social Studies: AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics

Potential Career- Based Learning Experiences

Elmbrook Opportunities: Mentorship: possible mentorship experiences could include a job shadow with a machine operator, materials handler, design engineer, or other manufacturing professional. Career and Employment Opportunities - Internship: students may pursue employment/internships with a/n manufacturing professional/organization. LAUNCH: Engineering Foundations Strand and Advanced Manufacturing and Design Strand WCTC Dual Enrollment Academy: Automated Systems (Robotics), Tool and Die/CNC, Building Construction and Welding Fabrication; for more information can be found here WI Youth Apprenticeship: see the opportunities located here Industry Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (ICATT): ICATT website (for information and/or to apply) Industry Recognized Certifications The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provides a list of potential industry recognized c ertifications. While families are responsible for the costs associated with obtaining these certifications, students may be able to access coursework supporting some certifications through local universities or technical colleges by accessing the state of Wisconsin’s Youth Options program.

Career Cluster: MARKETING The Marketing Cluster includes career opportunities whose processes create, communicate, and deliver value to customers and manage customer relationships in ways that benefit the organization and its stakeholders. Career Pathways in this Program of Study include: High School Diploma On-The-Job Training

Certificate/License

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s/Doctoral Professional Degree

Practitioners Public Relations Public Relations Society of America

Business Marketing Small Business Management

Business Administration Communications Management Marketing Public Relations

Master of Business Administration Master of Marketing

Business Administration Entrepreneurship Management Marketing Small Business Management

Business Administration Management Marketing

Master of Business Administration Master of Marketing

Product Vendors Professional and Technical Organizations Software Firms

Business Continued Education for Rapid Technological Advances Marketing

Business Administration Economics Information Science/Systems Management Marketing

Master of Business Administration Master of Marketing

Business Administration Business Marketing Merchandising/Sales Customer Service Small Business Management

Business Administration Management

Master of Business Administration

Management

Business Business Administration Marketing Retail Management Small Business Management

Business Administration Management Marketing

Master of Business Administration Master of Marketing

Marketing Communications

Marketing Management Industrial and Trade Association Programs Conference Seminars

Marketing Research

Merchandising

Professional Selling

Suggested Marketing Program of Study The following Program of Study includes courses that students may want to consider if they have an interest in pursuing a career within this cluster. Courses listed are in addition to all courses required for graduation, although some may meet graduation requirements. Students interested in this career cluster are not limited to the courses listed; instead, each student is strongly encouraged to explore courses from a variety of interest areas as they progress through high school and refine their personal Academic and Career Plan (ACP). Potential Courses to Include in a Student’s Program of Study

Core Course Opportunities: English: Speech Communication, Creative Writing, Writing for Publication, Public Speaking Math: Pre-Calculus, Statistics Social Studies: Psychology, Modern Society, International Relations Elective Course Opportunities: ATE: Digital Imaging and Design I, Digital Imaging and Design II, Video Production, Yearbook Publication & Design, Digital Seminar Business: Keyboarding and Digital Technologies, Introduction to Marketing, Introduction to Business, Entrepreneurship, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Business Leadership PE: Sports Officiating World Language: Any World Language Offerings Early College Credit Course Opportunities: Business: Software Applications (TC) English: AP English Language and Composition Mathematics: Precalculus, AP Statistics Social Studies: AP Psychology, AP Micro Economics, AP Macro Economics

Potential Career- Based Learning Experiences

Elmbrook Opportunities: Mentorship: Possible mentorship experiences could include a job shadow with retail managers or local marketing companies. Career and Employment Opportunities - Internship: students may pursue employment/internships with retail stores. LAUNCH: Global Business, Business Analytics and Media Solutions strands. Industry Recognized Certifications The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provides a list of potential industry recognized c ertifications. While families are responsible for the costs associated with obtaining these certifications, students may be able to access coursework supporting some certifications through local universities or technical colleges by accessing the state of Wisconsin’s Youth Options program.

Career Cluster: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS A career in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics is exciting, challenging, and ever-changing. Learners who pursue this cluster will be involved in planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services. Career Pathways in this Program of Study include: High School Diploma On-The-Job Training

Certificate/License

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s/Doctoral Professional Degree

Industrial Technology

Architectural Design Technology Civil Engineering Technology Industrial Technology Surveying and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)

Agricultural Engineering Biological Systems Engineering Chemical Engineering Construction Engineering Technology Industrial Engineering

Agricultural and Biological Systems Architectural Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Chemistry Economics Mathematics Molecular Biology Physics

Biochemistry Biological Sciences Chemistry Physics and Astronomy Statistics

Engineering & Technology

Science & Math (Investigative, Information and Educational)

Biology Chemistry Laboratory Science Technology Medical Laboratory Technology

Suggested Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Program of Study The following Program of Study includes courses that students may want to consider if they have an interest in pursuing a career within this cluster. Courses listed are in addition to all courses required for graduation, although some may meet graduation requirements. Students interested in this career cluster are not limited to the courses listed; instead, each student is strongly encouraged to explore courses from a variety of interest areas as they progress through high school and refine their personal Academic and Career Plan (ACP). Potential Courses to Include in a Student’s Program of Study

Core Course Opportunities: Math: Pre-Calculus, Statistics, Data Analysis Science: Anatomy and Physiology, Astronomy and Meteorology, Marine Biology, Organic Chemistry Elective Course Opportunities: ATE: PLTW Intro to Engineering Design, PLTW Principles of Engineering, PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Automation, CAD Computer Science: Introduction to Computer Science and Game Development, Advanced game Development and Computer Science Topics, Web Design and Mobile Applications Early College Credit Course Opportunities: Mathematics: AP AB Calculus, AP BC Calculus Computer Science: AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A Science: AP Environmental Science, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics I, AP Physics II, AP Physics C

Potential Career- Based Learning Experiences

Elmbrook Opportunities: Mentorship: possible mentorship experiences could include a job shadow with local engineering or technology professionals. Career and Employment Opportunities - Internship: students may pursue employment/internships with various engineers, scientists, etc. LAUNCH: Business Analytics, IT Foundations, Engineering Foundations, and Advanced Manufacturing and Design strands. WCTC Dual Enrollment Academy: Automated Systems (Robotics), Tool and Die/CNC, Building Construction and Welding Fabrication; for more information can be found here WI Youth Apprenticeship: see the STEM opportunities located here Industry Recognized Certifications The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provides a list of potential industry recognized c ertifications. While families are responsible for the costs associated with obtaining these certifications, students may be able to access coursework supporting some certifications through local universities or technical colleges by accessing the state of Wisconsin’s Youth Options program.

Career Cluster: TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS This Cluster exposes students to careers and businesses involved in the planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and products by road, air, rail, and water. Career Pathways in this Program of Study include: High School Diploma On-The-Job Training

Certificate/License

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s/Doctoral Professional Degree

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering Technology Automotive Technology Aviation Airframe Maintenance Electronic Technology

Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Environmental Engineering Technology

Engineering Physics Environmental Engineer Environmental Science Environmental Studies Industrial Engineering

Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Environmental Studies

Business

Business Administration Industrial Technology Logistics and Materials Management

Business Administration Industrial Distribution & Technology Management Technology Operations Management Logistics and Materials Management

Engineering Management Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Operations Management

Desktop Publishing Entrepreneurship Parts, Sales, and Management Travel Services

Business Marketing Marketing Management Parts, Sales, and Management

Advertising Business Marketing

Air Traffic Control ADL Driver Training Class A, B Commercial Pilot and Flight Crew Training Vehicle and Equipment Operation

Air Traffic Control Commercial Pilot and Flight Crew Training

Air Traffic Control

Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance Auto Body Repair Automotive and Diesel Technology

Auto Body Repair Auto Mechanics Aviation Airframe Maintenance Industrial Maintenance Electronics

Health, Safety & Environmental Management

Logistics Planning & Management Services

Sales & Services Cashier Customer Service Travel Agent

Transportation Operations Taxi Driving Locomotive Engineering Bus Driving Truck Driving

Transportation/Systems Infrastructure Planning, Management & Regulations

Civil Engineering Surveying and CAD

Aviation Systems Management Civil Engineering Maritime Science Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Civil Engineering Engineering Management Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Business Logistics and Materials Management Warehouse Management

Business Logistics and Materials Management

Logistics and Materials Management

Warehousing & Distribution Center Operations Shipping and Receiving Storage Distribution

CDL Driver Training Class A, B Forklift Training

Suggested Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Program of Study The following Program of Study includes courses that students may want to consider if they have an interest in pursuing a career within this cluster. Courses listed are in addition to all courses required for graduation, although some may meet graduation requirements. Students interested in this career cluster are not limited to the courses listed; instead, each student is strongly encouraged to explore courses from a variety of interest areas as they progress through high school and refine their personal Academic and Career Plan (ACP). Potential Courses to Include in a Student’s Program of Study

Core Course Opportunities: English: Speech Communication, Public Speaking Math: Pre-Calculus, Statistics, Data Analysis Elective Course Opportunities: Art: Art Metals I and II Applied Technology & Engineering: Automotive Technology I, II, III; CAD, PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Automation, PLTW IED, PLTW POE, Business: Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Marketing, Introduction to Business, Business Management, Business Leadership Early College Credit Course Opportunities: Applied Technology and Engineering: Any PLTW engineering courses, any automotive courses Capstone: AP Seminar Computer Science: AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles Math: AP Statistics Science: AP Physics I/II/C, AP Environmental Science Social Studies: AP Human Geography, AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics

Potential Career- Based Learning Experiences

Elmbrook Opportunities: Mentorship: possible mentorship experiences could include a job shadow with a logistics manager or engineer, warehouse manager, or other transportation, distribution, and logistics professional. Career and Employment Opportunities - Internship: students may pursue employment/internships with a/n transportation, distribution, and logistics professional/organization. LAUNCH: Global Business, Business Analytics, IT Foundations, and Advanced Manufacturing and Design strands. WI Youth Apprenticeship: see the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics opportunities located here. Industry Recognized Certifications The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provides a list of potential industry recognized c ertifications. While families are responsible for the costs associated with obtaining these certifications, students may be able to access coursework supporting some certifications through local universities or technical colleges by accessing the state of Wisconsin’s Youth Options program.

MY ACADEMIC & CAREER PLANNING FIVE-YEAR GRID *Elmbrook School District requires 24 credits for graduation*

8th Grade

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

English

Math

Science

Social Studies

Health/Physical Education

World Languages

Personal Finance or Financial Management and Investing

Elective Credits (Fine Arts, Applied Tech, Business, Computers, FCS)

Other Opportunities: Mentorship/Youth & Course Options/Employment Testing

MAP WI Forward

ASPIRE

ASPIRE PSAT WI Forward

ACT SAT PSAT

ACT SAT

Civics Exam

Step 2: Reflect on your short and long terms goals. Plan ahead for your early college and career based learning opportunities.

SIGNATURE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

ELMBROOK PROMISE

Serving students to access college coursework while in high school. Empowering students to be consumers of their education. Discovering Pathways and opening doors to opportunities in the future. Our goal is to offer the potential for up to 30 college credits upon high school graduation. The

denotes

courses that may be taken for college credit.

ON-CAMPUS EXTENDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES

are offered by the Art, Computer, English, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science Departments. These courses offer curriculum defined by The College Board. Advanced Placement courses are equivalent to college level curriculum and require approximately nine to ten hours of out-of-class time per week. The Advanced Placement Examinations are offered in the spring and may be taken by any high school student as well as those enrolled in the Advanced Placement course. Based on their Advanced Placement test score, students may be eligible for college credit or meet postsecondary prerequisite course requirements upon enrollment. All Advanced Placement courses are weighted. There is no drop down for AP Courses.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES Art (Visual Arts) Art History 2D Design Studio Art Drawing Studio Art 3D Design Studio Art Computer Science Computer Science English English Language and Composition English Literature and Composition

Mathematics AB Calculus BC Calculus Statistics Science Environmental Science Biology Chemistry Physics I, Physics II Physics C (with Calculus)

Social Studies European History Psychology United States History Micro Economics Macro Economics United States Government and Politics Human Geography AP Capstone Seminar Research

TRANSCRIPTED OR DUAL CREDIT COURSES (TC/CAPP/CIS)

High School students may earn both high

school and postsecondary credit from a technical college or a four-year college university for successfully completing college level course. These courses are often referred to as “Dual Credit”. Eligible courses are designed with the letters TC, CIS or CAPP after the course title. Additional fees will apply.

TRANSCRIPTED OR DUAL CREDIT COURSES THROUGH WCTC Applied Technology & Engineering CAD - Computer Aided Design

Business College Accounting Software Application

Family and Consumer Sciences Principles of Interior Design Exploring

Science Health Occupations Medical Terminology

DUAL CREDIT COURSES THROUGH UNIVERSITY PARTNER UW-OSHKOSH World Language French V German V Spanish V Spanish VI Mandarin Chinese IV Business Education Financial Management and Investing Mathematics Calculus III English Writing for College Literature in Film Public Speaking

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA CIS PROGRAM World Language Latin IV Latin V MSOE/UNIVERSITY OF WI-OSHKOSH Applied Technology and Engineering PLTW: Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) PLTW: Principles of Engineering (POE) PLTW: Digital Electronics (DE) PLTW: Aerospace Engineering (AE) PLTW: Computer Integrated Engineering (CIM)

ADVANCED STANDING CREDIT COURSES

(AS) provide high school students with “credit in escrow” because

the application of the credit is delayed until students enroll in a technical college program. No fees are charged to the student. Classes are taught by high school faculty who hold a current DPI license in the related area of instruction. High school course(s) or competencies are determined to be equivalent or comparable to a technical college course. Agreements require a minimum of a 3.0 grade point on a 4.0 scale for students to earn credit. Open to students in 11th and 12th grade, with the exception of Project Lead the Way (PLTW), which allows grades 9-12. The student must meet all conditions of the articulation agreement. Technical college credits are awarded; however, technical college grades are not given for these courses. Also, each student who completes a PLTW course (IED, POE, DE) may have an option to receive college credits from The University of Iowa. However, only one option may be chosen for each course.

ADVANCED STANDING (AS) CREDIT COURSES AT WCTC Auto Strand Automotive Technology I

PLTW/Engineering Strand PLTW: IED (Intro to Engineering Design) PLTW: POE (Principles of Engineering) PLTW: DE (Digital Electronics)

WCTC’S DUAL ENROLLMENT ACADEMY (DEA)

is designed to give high school seniors (apply during junior

year in high school) a jump start in high-demand occupations, awarding participants with a WCTC certificate upon successful completion along with earning high school credits. High school students will spend the majority of their school day, both the fall and spring semesters of their senior year, at WCTC. Prospective students should have a strong interest in pursuing a career in their chosen program area. Students must be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.0 high school GPA and also meet other WCTC program requirements. Parental and high school approval is required for a student to be accepted into the program. Click www.wctc.edu/dual-enroll for more information.

WCTC’S DUAL ENROLLMENT ACADEMY PROGRAM AREAS Welding/Fabrication Tool and Die/CNC Protective Services Building Construction Trades

IT Systems Specialist Automated Systems (Robotics) Hospitality Specialist

HONORS COURSES are offered by the English, Mathematics and Science Departments. An honors course is a special

section of an existing course that is more rigorous in content and performance expectations. Students and their parents should review the course description information carefully to see if there is a match between the demands of the course and the student’s interests and abilities. Please note that there is a special drop down policy for honors courses.

STUDENT NONDISCRIMINATION AND STUDENT RELIGIOUS ACCOMODATIONS The Board shall include the following statement in all pupil and staff handbooks, course selection handbooks, and other published materials distributed to the public describing school activities and opportunities: No person shall be denied admission to any public school in the School District of Elmbrook or be denied participation in, be denied the benefits of or be discriminated against in any curricular, co-curricular, pupil services, recreational or other program or activity because of the person's Sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, learning disability, or handicap. The complaint process can be found in the practice statement attached to policy 6005-Equality of Educational Opportunity-Pupil Nondiscrimination/Anti-Harassment.

OFF-CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES EARLY COLLEGE CREDIT PROGRAM (ECCP) ● Allows a student in grades 9 - 12 to apply to enroll in a UW System institution, or a private, nonprofit institution of higher education, to take one or more courses, for which the student may earn high school credit, postsecondary credit, or both ● Can participate during fall, spring, and/or summer ● The total number of credits that a student can attain through the program is 18. The District will be responsible for costs unless comparable course offered in the district ● Application deadline dates: March 1 (for fall semester) and Oct. 1 (for spring semester) ● Costs of courses are shared among the IHE, the school district (or private school), the state, and in some cases, the student’s family ● If a student fails the course or withdraws/drops, the District requires the student/family to reimburse the District. ● Students cannot be concurrently enrolled in Start College Now and Early College Credit Program. ● Students are encouraged to consider preparedness for these rigorous programs carefully. If a student drops or fails a course, the School District of Elmbrook will require reimbursement for the cost of the credits. START COLLEGE NOW (SCN) ● Allows public high school juniors and seniors to take courses at a Wisconsin technical college for high school and technical college credit ● Can Participate during fall, spring, and/or summer ● The total number of credits that a student can attain through the program is 18. The District will be responsible for costs unless comparable course offered in the district ● Application deadline dates: March 1 (for fall semester) and Oct. 1 (for spring semester) ● Costs of courses are shared among the IHE, the school district (or private school), the state, and in some cases, the student’s family ● If a student fails the course or withdraws/drops, the District requires the student/family to reimburse ● Students are encouraged to consider preparedness for these rigorous programs carefully. If a student drops or fails a course, the School District of Elmbrook will require reimbursement for the cost of the credits PART-TIME OPEN ENROLLMENT (Replaces Course Options Program, effective July 1, 2018) ● Open to students in grades 9 – 12 ● Permits a student to apply to attend a public school in a nonresident school district for the purposes of taking up to two (2) courses at a time AT-RISK SERVICES are required under Wisconsin State Statute 118.153(1)(a) for a student 16 years of age or older who meets the statutory requirements of “children at risk” of not graduating from high school. Such a student may attend a technical college in lieu of high school or may attend the technical college on a part-time basis. The student and his or her parent or guardian must agree, in writing, that the student will participate in the technical school program that leads to the student’s high school graduation.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARS Career Based Learning Opportunities The Young Professionals Scholars (YPS) program provides career-based learning experiences to Brookfield Central and Brookfield East High School students. The Career Based Learning opportunities take into consideration the student’s passions, interests, skills, strengths, and aspirations/goals. The opportunities provide for: ● Career exploration ● Career preparation and training ● Leadership and employability skill development ● Application of technical knowledge and skills in high demand fields ● Partnership with real business and industry partners *NOTE: YPS is designated on the transcript of participating students. Additionally, the YPS designation is indicated on the BCHS/BEHS school profiles to inform institutions of higher education during the college admissions/application process. 1. LAUNCH @ The Innovation Collaboratory LAUNCH provides a unique learning experience (via actual courses and in areas such as project management, data science, entrepreneurship & sales, innovation / design thinking, and teamwork) where students connect academic and technical knowledge and skills to engage in real-world business problems, projects, needs and ideas. Students will have the opportunity to learn in courses taught by Elmbrook teachers and also be guided by business/industry professionals as they work collaboratively with peers to provide real solutions to business/industry projects/problems. More information is available here. 2. Dual Enrollment Academy (DEA) WCTC’s Dual Enrollment Academy is designed to provide high school seniors with a head start in jobs in high-demand fields [Tool and Die/CNC, Welding/Fabrication, Automation Systems (Robotics), IT Systems Specialist, Building Construction Trades, Protective Services, or Hospitality Specialist] while providing them an opportunity to earn college credits – prior to high school graduation. The initiative awards participants with a WCTC diploma (upon successful completion) along with high school credits. Students spend the majority of their school day, both fall and spring semesters of their senior year, at WCTC participating in the DEA. Students are encouraged to consider preparedness for these rigorous programs carefully. If a student drops or fails a course, the School District of Elmbrook will require reimbursement for the cost of the credits. Additional information is available here. 3. WI Youth Apprenticeship Program (YA) A rigorous one- or two-year program that combines academic and technical classroom instruction with paid work experience, allowing the student to explore a career while still in high school. Youth apprentices receive occupational-related instruction and on-the-job training as part of their regular high school schedule, and they leave high school with a state skills certificate and career-related work experience. Those who successfully complete the YA program and graduate from high school may be eligible for advanced standing in specific technical college programs. YA students are partnered with a workplace mentor and are exposed to all facets of an industry resulting in attainment of competencies and skills set by the industry. WCTC staff provides the regional coordination for the Youth Apprenticeship programs offered in Waukesha County. Additional information can be found here. 4. Career & Employment Opportunities (CEO) Learn career and life skills while you earn! Students can engage in this personalized learning, seminar course to further support the development of professional knowledge and skills which can then be applied to real world work experiences.

5. Internship An internship (paid or unpaid) can be secured by the student and can afford him/her with opportunities to fast forward into a possible future and fully immerse him/herself into a professional culture, experience and solve real world problems, observe problem solving strategies used by employees, collaborate with employees, use industry standard tools, and be mentored throughout the process. The internship helps one develop a deeper appreciation of the business’s intricacies and how the parts fit together to order to truly deliver value to customers. An internship is a shining example of how business, community, and public education partner to create personalized, relevant learning experiences that authentically prepare the workforce of tomorrow. 6. Mentorship (job shadow/observation) Career exploration opportunity for students that occurs through planned on- the-job visitations in a student selected career field. Students will connect with an industry professional or if needed, be matched on an individual basis with an adult/professional mentor working in the career interest area. An individual plan, developed by the student and mentor/supervisor, helps structure and guide the experience. The job shadow experience requires 40 hours in a workplace setting (single or multiple) during the school day and/or outside of the school day. The job shadow can occur over a summer and/or (typically) one or two terms and will be unpaid. Consider this opportunity if you are a junior or senior and wondering about a particular career field. 7. Industry Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (ICATT) ICATT teaches apprentices skills that companies want, giving the individual a highly valued knowledge set and preparing him/her to use it from day one in current program areas that include Industrial Maintenance Technicians or CNC Machining. It provides training under the internationally recognized German Standard. This program offers opportunities for apprentices who want to work in an exciting and cutting-edge field, gain training both in the classroom and at companies, all while earning a salary. *NOTE: ICATT is not a program maintained or coordinated by the School District of Elmbrook. Additional information can be found here. 8. GEAC (Global Education Achievement Certificate) Students graduating from high school may be awarded the distinction of Wisconsin Global Scholar if they have completed the following requirements: ✓ Four (4) credits in one world language, OR pass the ACTFL (AAPPL) proficiency exam at the intermediate high level.

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Four (4) credits in courses with global content. One of those credits may be one year of a second world language.

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Reflections on eight books (fiction or non-fiction) with global content. Alternately, up to four reflections may be on art, music, or film.

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Participation in school wide global activities including a minimum of twenty (20) hours of global service learning.

COURSE OFFERINGS

Step 3: Evaluate class rigor and connections to post secondary options. Develop your academic plan.

AP CAPSTONE AP Capstone is an innovative, college-level program based upon two AP offerings - AP Seminar and AP Research - that complement and enhance discipline specific AP courses. AP Seminar will be initially offered during the 2017-18 school year. The second course in the AP Capstone program, AP Research, will be offered during the 2018-19 school year. Class: Advanced Placement Seminar Course Number: 7901A & 7901B Credit: 1.0 (Elective) Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: Yes Required Course Fee: None AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational literary and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments.

Class: Advanced Placement Research Course Number: 7902A & 7902B Credit: 1.0 (Elective) Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): AP Seminar Weighted: Yes Required Course Fee: None AP Research, the second course in the AP Capstone experience, allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, issue, or idea of individual interest. Students design, plan, and implement a yearlong investigation to address a research question. Through this inquiry, they further the skills they acquired in the AP Seminar course by learning research methodology, employing ethical research practices, and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information. Students reflect on their skill development, document their processes, and curate the artifacts of their scholarly work through a process and reflection portfolio. The course culminates in an academic paper of 4000 - 5000 words (accompanied by a performance, exhibit, or product where applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense.

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING (These courses can apply toward Practical/Fine Arts 1.00 credit requirements)

AUTOMOTIVE STRAND Class: Automotive Academy - Capstone Class Course Number: 1003 Credit: 0.5 (Repeatable Course) Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Automotive Technology I, Automotive Technology II, Automotive Technology III Weighted: No Required Course Fee: None; additional cost may apply based on project choices This course is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in an Automotive related field. Through this course students will explore the most complex systems in modern automotive technology and gain mastery in the tasks essential for being a modern automotive technician. Students enrolled have the option to pursue internships and apprenticeships and hone their skills for their future career.

Class: Automotive Technology I (Advanced Standing with WCTC)

Course Number: 1002 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Required Course Fee: None; additional cost may apply based on project choices This course introduces students to the fundamentals of automotive technology and the skills necessary to service the modern automobiles. This course serves as the introduction class to the automotives strand and gives a solid foundation in learning the major systems involved in automobiles and learning basic preventative maintenance and light repair tasks. This course rewards Advanced Standing credit for Waukesha County Technical College.

Class: Automotive Technology II Course Number: 1031 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Automotive Technology I Weighted: No Required Course Fee: None; additional cost may apply based on project choices This course develops students' understanding of automotive technology and the skills necessary to service the modern automobile. This course develops students understanding in specific automotive systems, specifically, the electrical, battery, charging, starting, cooling and lubrication and wheels and tires. Students will build the skill set necessary to diagnose, test, maintain and repair those systems.

Class: Automotive Technology III Course Number: 1036 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Automotive Technology I, Automotive Technology II Weighted: No Required Course Fee: None; additional cost may apply based on project choices This course develops students' understanding of automotive technology and the skills necessary to service the modern automobile. This course develops students understanding in specific automotive systems, specifically, the steering, suspension, brakes, computer and ignition systems. Students will build the skill set necessary to diagnose, test, maintain and repair those systems.

Class: Small Engines Course Number: 1014 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No This course is designed and focused on helping students acquire basic skills needed to make repairs on small engines, such as those found on lawn mowers, snow throwers, outboards, chain saws, and cycles. Students learn basic parts and their relationship to operation of both two and four-cycle engines.

CONSTRUCTIVE/WOODS STRAND Class: Architecture Course Number: 1001 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Architecture is defined as the art and science of designing buildings and structures. In this course, students will design a structure relevant to today’s modern architecture. Students will gain skills and knowledge on computer drawn plans and create a set of working drawings relevant to their structure. These plans shall include, floor plans, electrical plans, plumbing plans, structural plans, stair and roof plans, elevations and plot plans. Architecture requires strong technical knowledge in the fields of engineering, logistics, geometry, building techniques, functional design and ergonomics. This class is a foundation course for the student who wishes to pursue a degree in architecture and design and allows them to explore the variety of avenues in the architectural field.

Class: Building Construction I Course Number: 1006 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No This course is an introduction to the basic building materials, components, methods, and sequences in residential construction. It is designed to give students basic, entry level exposure and skills in construction and related trades along with an overview of extensive career opportunities available. This hands-on project based course will expose students to the systems involved in residential construction including carpentry, electrical and plumbing.

Class: Building Construction II Course Number: 1008 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Building Construction I Weighted: No This advanced construction course will allow students interested in a possible career in the building trades to further their knowledge and skills. Advanced building materials, components, methods, and sequences used in residential and commercial construction are explored. Students will build upon the skills learned in Building Construction I and related trades along with an overview of extensive career opportunities available. This course will delve deeper into the mechanicals and finishing required in home construction, including practical experience with the systems involved in residential construction including carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC. Emphasis is placed on safety and the proper use of both hand and power tools. Often, students may work on actual building projects both in the school and community.

Class: Wood Design and Production I Course Number: 1004 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Required Course Fee: None; additional cost may apply based on project choices This introductory level course applies modern manufacturing technology to the efficient processing of one renewable resource, wood. Through project based applications students will learn the proper care and application of industry standard tools and equipment to produce a manufactured product. This course is designed for students interested in developing manufacturing and woodworking skills for a profession or a hobby. Proper procedures in construction are realized by designing and building projects including the proper use of different joinery, gluing, sanding and finishing techniques. There is a fee for the materials used in this course.

Class: Wood Design and Production II Course Number: 1030 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Wood Design and Production I Weighted: No Required Course Fee: None; additional cost may apply based on project choices This advanced level course builds on the foundations learned in Woods I. Modern manufacturing technology methods will be emphasized as the student learns advanced skills in project planning and production, joinery, CNC machining and finishing techniques while producing a personal project. Advanced use of jigs and fixtures will be employed while students may participate in mass production of a consumer good. Through project based applications students will learn the proper care and application of industry standard tools and equipment to produce a manufactured product. This course is designed for students with a sincere interest in woodworking or related field as a possible profession or serious hobby. There is a fee for the materials used in this course.

Class: Woods Seminar Course Number: 1017 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Wood Design and Production I, Wood Design and Production II Weighted: No Required Course Fee: None; additional cost may apply based on project choices This capstone level course builds on the foundations learned in Woods I and II. Students will select, design and build a custom woodworking project with instructor guidance that will allow the student to gain advanced knowledge and skills in the field of woodworking. Special emphasis will be placed upon craftsmanship, advanced joinery and finishing techniques. Students are expected to be able to work independently. This course may be repeated, however instructor's approval is required. There is a fee for the materials used in this course.

DIGITAL IMAGING STRAND Class: Digital Imaging and Design I Course Number: 1012 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No This course introduces students to the fundamentals of digital image creation, manipulation and publishing in a variety of formats. Digital images, whether photographic or design based, are the cornerstone of today’s media rich environments. This course focuses on developing an understanding of the interaction of the basic elements of photography and digital/graphic design exploring both raster and vector based images, the basis of all computer generated images today. Students will use a variety of software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to create, edit and publish both raster and vector based graphics. A student fee is charged for the materials used in this course.

Class: Digital Imaging and Design II Course Number: 1007 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Digital Imaging and Design I Weighted: No This course will build upon the foundations gained in Digital Imaging and Design I. Students, through a personalized learning approach, will gain in depth knowledge and skills in multiple areas of the imaging fields including digital photography, illustration and page layout. Student’s skills in the creation and modification of raster and vector based graphics will be refined. Multiple output and publishing solutions will be explored. A fee is charged for materials used in projects.

Class: Digital Imaging Seminar Course Number: 1011 Credit: 0.5 (Repeatable Course) Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Digital Imaging and Design I, Digital Imaging and Design II Weighted: No This semester long course is designed for those students who have successfully completed Digital Imaging and Design I and II and are interested in engaging in advanced study in the areas of digital imaging (web and multimedia), photography, graphic design, printing or related fields. Through a variety of real world applications students will apply the skills and concepts learned in previous imaging courses in the creation of images for, but not limited to, the school newspaper, yearbook, web pages, displays and community groups. The class functions as a business providing design and reproduction services to the school community. Students will also be given the opportunity to explore an independent study, project based activity furthering their knowledge of specific imaging disciplines. A fee is charged for materials used in projects.

Class: Video Production Course Number: 1019 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Digital Imaging and Design I Weighted: No This course provides a unique classroom experience where students learn the fundamentals of digital storytelling and video production through the creation and editing using industry standard hardware and software. Video Production-Digital Storytelling is a hands-on course that empowers the student with the ability to create, integrate and publish video based projects with real life applications. Students will complete a variety of journalistic video projects throughout the course of the class including music videos, animations, documentaries etc.. Special emphasis will be placed upon digital storytelling and publishing to the web.

Class: Yearbook Publishing Design and Production Course Number: 1018A Alt & 1018B Alt Credit: 0.5 (Repeatable Course) Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Intro to Imaging Design or Consent of Instructor Weighted: No The yearbook design and production course will teach the student layout and design, photography, desktop publishing, advertising, and journalism while providing the opportunity to contribute to the production of the school yearbook. Attention is given to the integration of several curricular areas: art, through both design and photography; technology through desktop publishing, photo editing, design and layout software; social studies, through the study of the ethics of journalism; English, through the application of sound journalism and writing, and business, through the study of advertising. The students will make content and coverage decisions necessary to fulfill the functions of a yearbook (history book, record book, picture book, memory book).

ENGINEERING/CAD STRAND Class: Computer Aided Design (CAD) (Transcripted Credit with WCTC)

Class: Project Lead The Way (PLTW): Aerospace Engineering (AE)

Course Number: 1032 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No This course will study drafting, visualizing and techniques as well as multiview representation of technical drawings. AutoCAD 2D drafting and 3D Modeling inventor software will be used to create technical drawings. Students will be introduced to the engineering design process and careers that relate to the CAD industry.

Advanced Standing/Dual Enrollment Option Course Number: 2169A & 2169B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Geometry and either Principles of Engineering or Physics Weighted: No The major focus of this course is to expose students to the world of aeronautics, flight and engineering through the fields of aeronautics, aerospace engineering and related areas of study. Students work in teams utilizing hands-on activities, projects and problems and are exposed to various situations faced by aerospace engineers. In addition, students use 3D design software to help design solutions to proposed problems. Students design intelligent vehicles to learn about documenting their project, solving problems and communicating their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community.

Class: Project Lead The Way (PLTW): Robotics and Automation/ CIM

Class: Project Lead The Way (PLTW): Digital Electronics (DE) Advanced

Advanced Standing/Dual Enrollment Option Course Number: 2170A & 2170B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Computer Aided Design (CAD) I or Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering Weighted: No Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) is the study of manufacturing planning, integration, and implementation of automation and CNC machining. The course explores manufacturing history, individual processes, systems, and careers. In addition to technical concepts, the course incorporates finance, ethics, and engineering design. This reflects an integrated approach that leading manufacturers have adopted to improve safety, quality, and efficiency. Utilizing the activity-project- problem-based (APPB) teaching and learning pedagogy, students will continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities, and understanding of the design process. Students apply knowledge gained throughout the course in a final open-ended problem to build a manufacturing system. Computer Integrated Manufacturing is a high school level course that is appropriate for 10th, 11th, or 12th grade students interested in manufacturing and automation.

Standing/Dual Enrollment Option Course Number: 1038A & 1038B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Geometry, Principles of Engineering (POE) Weighted: No From smartphones to appliances, digital circuits are all around us. Digital Electronics provides a foundation for students who are interested in electrical or mechanical engineering, electronics, or circuit design. Students study topics such as combinational and sequential logic and are exposed to circuit design tools used in industry, including logic gates, integrated circuits, and programmable logic devices. DE is one of the specialized courses in the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) “Pathway to Engineering” course sequence. This course investigates engineering and engineering technologies. It looks at how the tools of mathematical and scientific theory are integrated into functioning systems. Throughout the course various forms of technology are utilized, by the students, to create systems that perform various functions. This project gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through activity-, project-, and problem-based (APPB) learning. Used in combination with a teaming approach, APPB learning challenges students to continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities, and problem solving skills as they apply engineering concepts. It also allows students to develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning. A materials fee is charged for this course.

Class: Project Lead The Way (PLTW): Engineering Design and Development (EDD) - Capstone Class Course Number: 1039A & 1039B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Previous completion of one of the PLTW foundation courses Weighted: No Engineering Design and Development (EDD) is the capstone course in the PLTW high school engineering program. It is an engineering research, design and fabrication course in which students work in teams to design, develop and fabricate an original solution to a valid open-ended technical problem by applying the engineering design process. The course applies and concurrently continues to develop knowledge and skills from the foundation PLTW courses as well as mathematics, science, and technology. Since the projects on which students work can vary with student interest, the curriculum focuses on the full engineering process from problem identification through presentation of a complete solution that is modeled by a working prototype. Utilizing an activity-project-problem-based (APPB) environment, students will perform research to choose, validate, and justify a technical problem. After carefully defining the problem, teams of students will design, build, and test their solution. Finally, student teams will present and defend their original solution to an outside panel of experts in the various aspects of engineering and business. While progressing through the engineering design process, students will utilize community experts and will continually hone their organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, their creative and problem solving abilities, and their understanding of design and process. A material fee is charged for this course.

Class: Project Lead The Way (PLTW): Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) Advanced Standing/Dual Enrollment Option Course Number: 1035A & 1035B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No This is a foundational level course focused on engineering and engineering design. Students will be introduced to careers in the engineering profession, common approaches to engineering problem solving, and the engineering design process. Course work will be dependent on the use of a 3-D solid modeling program, in order to create original solutions to problems. Throughout the course, various forms of technology are utilized by the students, to create working solutions. The project work gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through activity-, project-, and problem-based (APPB) learning. Used in combination with a teaming approach, APPB learning challenges students to continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities, and problem solving skills as they apply engineering concepts. It allows students to develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning.

Class: Project Lead The Way (PLTW): Principles of Engineering (POE) Advanced Standing/Dual Enrollment Option Course Number: 1037A & 1037B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Geometry, Introduction to Engineering Design Weighted: No This course investigates multiple engineering fields and engineering technologies. It looks at how the tools of mathematical and scientific theory are integrated into functioning systems. Throughout the course, various forms of technology are utilized by the students, to create working solutions. This project work gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through activity-, project-, and problem-based (APPB) learning. Used in combination with a teaming approach, APPB learning challenges students to continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities, and problem solving skills as they apply engineering concepts. It also allows students to develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning. A materials fee is charged for this course.

ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES Class: Technology Assistant Course Number: 1015 Credit: 0.5 (Repeatable Course) Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Interest in technology and helping others. Teacher recommendation. Prior coursework in location/subject area strongly encouraged Weighted: No This program will allow students to work with, learn about and share their knowledge of technology with students and staff. This program will channel student’s enthusiasm for technology to build self-esteem, develop character and allow them to gain technical skills while providing a service to students and staff. Students will be assigned to a staff member/lab to assist with the implementation, teaching and upkeep of the school’s technology.

ART (VISUAL ARTS) (These courses can apply towards Practical/Fine Arts 1.00 credit requirements)

Class: AP 2-D Design Studio Art Course Number: 1161A & 1161B Credit: 1.0 (Repeatable Course) Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): At least 4 visual art classes: including a Level 2 course and/or Art Seminar and/or consent of instructor with portfolio review. Weighted: Yes The AP Studio Art portfolios are designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. Students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year. The AP Studio Art Program consists of three portfolios - 2D Design, 3D Design and Drawing - corresponding to the most common college foundation courses. AP Studio Art students create a portfolio of work to demonstrate the artistic skills and ideas they have developed, refined, and applied over the course of the year to produce visual compositions. AP Studio Art students work with diverse media, styles, subjects, and content. Each of the three portfolios consists of three Sections: The Breadth section illustrates a range of ideas and approaches to art making; The Concentration section show sustained, deep, and multi perspective investigation of a student selected topic; The Quality section represents the student’s most successful works with respect to form and content. Students’ work is informed and guided by observation, research, experimentation, discussion, critical analysis, and reflection, relating individual practices to the art world. Students are asked to document their artistic ideas and practices to demonstrate conceptual and technical development over time. The AP Studio Art Program supports students in becoming inventive artistic scholars who contribute to visual culture through art making.

Class: AP 3-D Design Studio Art Course Number: 1163A & 1163B Credit: 1.0 (Repeatable Course) Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): At least 4 visual art classes: including a Level 2 course and/or Art Seminar and/or consent of instructor with portfolio review. Weighted: Yes The AP Studio Art portfolios are designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. Students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year. The AP Studio Art Program consists of three portfolios - 2D Design, 3D Design and Drawing - corresponding to the most common college foundation courses. AP Studio Art students create a portfolio of work to demonstrate the artistic skills and ideas they have developed, refined, and applied over the course of the year to produce visual compositions. AP Studio Art students work with diverse media, styles, subjects, and content. Each of the three portfolios consists of three Sections: The Breadth section illustrates a range of ideas and approaches to art making; The Concentration section show sustained, deep, and multi perspective investigation of a student selected topic; The Quality section represents the student’s most successful works with respect to form and content. Students’ work is informed and guided by observation, research, experimentation, discussion, critical analysis, and reflection, relating individual practices to the art world. Students are asked to document their artistic ideas and practices to demonstrate conceptual and technical development over time. The AP Studio Art Program supports students in becoming inventive artistic scholars who contribute to visual culture through art making.

Class: AP Art History Course Number: 1160A & 1160B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: Yes The AP Art History course explores such topics as the nature of art, its uses, its meanings, art making, and responses to art. Through investigation of diverse artistic traditions of cultures from prehistory to the present, the course fosters in-depth and holistic understanding of the history of art from a global perspective. Students learn and apply skills of visual, contextual, and comparative analysis to engage with a variety of art forms, constructing understanding of individual works and interconnections of art-making processes and products throughout history.

Class: Art Lab Course Number: 1126 Credit: 0.5 (Repeatable Course) Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in Art Seminar and/or AP Studio Art during the same school year Weighted: No This class will enhance the Art Seminar and AP Studio Art course experiences. It will integrate portfolio development, art gallery displays and community art. Students will have their own studio space to develop ideas and artwork.

Class: Art Metals I Course Number: 1106 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No This art class explores the amazing material of metal. Create numerous wearable art pieces including bracelets, rings, pendants, necklaces and/or more. Students will develop design skills and learn basic metalsmithing techniques including cutting, piercing, filing, sanding and polishing. Advanced skills of soldering and stone setting will also be covered. You will learn the same techniques that professional jewelers use. Recommended for careers in: jewelry design, metalsmithing, goldsmithing, product design, welding, industrial design and many more.

Class: Art Metals II Course Number: 1112 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Art Metals I Weighted: No In this course, students will continue to build on their skills from Metals I using cutting, piercing, filing, sanding and polishing. Advanced techniques of casting, soldering and advanced forming of metal pieces will be covered. Wearable art, sculptures and containers will be created. Recommended for careers in: jewelry design, metalsmithing, goldsmithing, product design, welding, industrial design and many more.

Class: Art Metals III Course Number: 1124 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Art Metals I, Art Metals II Weighted: No Students in this course will continue to work and refine the technical skills used with metal. An increasing emphasis will be placed on original design, conceptual development, critical thinking and craftsmanship, as well as the science behind a variety of metals and processes. Advanced design skills and originality will be emphasized as students will be encouraged to find their own style and area of focus in metal and design a series of pieces around that focus. Recommended for careers in: jewelry design, metalsmithing, goldsmithing, product design, welding, industrial design and many more.

Class: Art Seminar Course Number: 1101A & 1101B Credit: 0.5 (Repeatable Course) Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): One completed strand in a medium (i.e Ceramics/Sculpture) or 4 art classes including one Level 2 course Weighted: No The purpose of this class is to provide students with an opportunity to expand and explore their knowledge of art & design media by creating original works of art from observation and their imagination. They will develop a concept, see it through a variety of processes, and evaluate the success of the final product. Students will also study the work and influences of various artists of the past and present, in addition to creating a conceptualizing their own focus and theme for a series of artwork and portfolio development. This course is repeatable.

Class: AP Drawing Studio Art Course Number: 1162A & 1162B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): At least 4 visual art classes: including a Level 2 course and/or Art Seminar and/or consent of instructor with portfolio review Weighted: Yes The AP Studio Art portfolios are designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. Students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year. The AP Studio Art Program consists of three portfolios - 2D Design, 3D Design and Drawing - corresponding to the most common college foundation courses. AP Studio Art students create a portfolio of work to demonstrate the artistic skills and ideas they have developed, refined, and applied over the course of the year to produce visual compositions. AP Studio Art students work with diverse media, styles, subjects, and content. Each of the three portfolios consists of three Sections: The Breadth section illustrates a range of ideas and approaches to art making; The Concentration section show sustained, deep, and multi perspective investigation of a student selected topic; The Quality section represents the student’s most successful works with respect to form and content. Students’ work is informed and guided by observation, research, experimentation, discussion, critical analysis, and reflection, relating individual practices to the art world. Students are asked to document their artistic ideas and practices to demonstrate conceptual and technical development over time. The AP Studio Art Program supports students in becoming inventive artistic scholars who contribute to visual culture through art making.

Class: Ceramics and Sculpture I Course Number: 1102 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Ceramics will explore hand built methods of coil and slab construction as well as an introduction to wheel throwing. Sculpture will explore additive techniques such as wire figures or found- object assemblages or subtractive sculpture such as plaster or foam carving. In addition, the students will learn the development of realistic or abstract form by studying sculptors of historical and contemporary times. Recommended for careers in: architecture, engineering, industrial design, product design, package design and many more.

Class: Ceramics and Sculpture II Course Number: 1103 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Ceramics Sculpture I Weighted: No This advanced course is for students who have experience in basic ceramic techniques such as pinch, coil and slab construction, throwing on the potter’s wheel, and glaze application, and wish to develop a greater sense of mastery in the medium. Students will have the opportunity to work in a greater format and size, experiment with glazes and manipulate more complex forms on the potter’s wheel. Students will be expected to work at a more intensive individual level while creating more imaginative forms in a more challenging environment.

Class: Ceramics and Sculpture III Course Number: 1114 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Ceramics and Sculpture I, Ceramics and Sculpture II Weighted: No Ceramics and Sculpture III is for the student with an enthusiasm for expanding their knowledge about three-dimensional processes in a personal and professional manner. Ceramics and Sculpture III will encompass more independent access to sculpture tools and techniques. Students will receive a more in-depth experience in additive and subtractive techniques. Students will develop ideas using previous knowledge and create work through the combination of techniques. The elements and principles of art and design will be established for a student to critically analyze and evaluate methods of creating artwork and establishing a series of artworks related to a common theme of their choosing. Students will leave the class with refined skills of ceramics and sculpture processes that will translate to more successful artistic ventures. Recommended for careers in: architecture, engineering, industrial design, product design, package design and many more.

Class: Digital Imaging and Design I Course Number: 1012 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No This course introduces students to the fundamentals of digital image creation, manipulation and publishing in a variety of formats. Digital images, whether photographic or design based, are the cornerstone of today’s media rich environments. This course focuses on developing an understanding of the interaction of the basic elements of photography and digital/graphic design exploring both raster and vector based images, the basis of all computer generated images today. Students will use a variety of software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to create, edit and publish both raster and vector based graphics. A student fee is charged for the materials used in this course.

Class: Drawing and Painting I Course Number: 1113 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Develop your observation and drawing skills in this wonderful class. This course will focus on the fundamentals of drawing: line, shape, value, perspective, composition, proportion, spatial relationships, volume and texture and you will create amazing masterpieces in the process. The course will enhance students’ observational skills and enable them to apply these abilities to their work. Students’ observational skills and enable them to apply these abilities to their work. Students will become familiar with various ways in which the elements, principles of design and composition improve their creative approach and critical judgment. This course teaches all the skills you will need to continue on in your 2- dimensional high school art career.

Class: Drawing II Course Number: 1111 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Drawing and Painting I Weighted: No This course further develops the student's concepts acquired in Drawing I by focusing on composition, figurative drawing and the use of color media, such as pastel and color pencil. Both realism and abstraction are encouraged and advanced drawing skills are applied to creative assignments.

Class: Drawing III Course Number: 1116 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Drawing and Painting I, Drawing II Weighted: No Drawing III is for the student with a passion for expanding their drawing process in a personal and professional manner. Drawing III will encompass more independent access to technical color applications using a variety of 2-dimensional drawing tools. Students will study anatomical figures and receive a more in-depth experience to figure drawing, expanding their previous knowledge of the human form and composition. The elements and principles of art and design will be establishing a series of drawings related to a common theme of their choosing. Students will leave the class with refined skills of drawing that will translate to more successful artistic ventures. Recommended for careers in: advertising, architecture, fashion design, illustration, engineering, medical illustration and many more.

Class: Painting II Course Number: 1108 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Drawing and Painting I Weighted: No Refine your talent in this advanced level class. Students will explore various artistic styles and materials as they develop their portfolio of work. Students will strengthen their understanding of color theory, value, space and strong compositional elements and apply them to their pieces. Research of art movements and artists will enrich the learning experience.

Class: Painting III Course Number: 1119 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Drawing and Painting I, Painting II Weighted: No Students will refine their painting skills in this advanced level course. Students will explore various artistic styles and materials as they develop their portfolio of work. Students will strengthen their understanding of color theory, value, space and strong compositional elements and apply them to their pieces. Research of art movements and artists will enrich the learning experience. Students are encouraged to think creatively and develop their own personal style through their growth and development. Students are given more personal responsibility for the creation of their artwork with an emphasis on building conceptual and technical skills. Recommended for careers in: advertising, fashion design, illustration, textiles and many more.

Class: Printmaking and Mixed Media I Course Number: 1109 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Printmaking and Mixed Media I introduces students to printmaking techniques such as monotype, collagraph, relief and screen-printing. Students will explore using a variety of art materials together in an artwork. Projects may incorporate painting, bookmaking, fibers, collage, printmaking, drawing, sculpture and found objects.

Class: Printmaking and Mixed Media II Course Number: 1110 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Printmaking and Mixed Media I Weighted: No Printmaking and Mixed Media II is a more in-depth study of printmaking and art-making experiences. Printmaking is a synthesis of the material process and critical analysis of printmaking and design. The course investigates what it means to work in mixed media and where it is used in society at large. Recommended for careers in: advertising, fashion design, graphic design, package design, textiles, illustration and many more.

Class: Printmaking and Mixed Media III Course Number: 1121 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Printmaking and Mixed Media I, Printmaking and Mixed Media II Weighted: No Printmaking and Mixed Media III is for the student with an enthusiasm for expanding their knowledge about the printmaking process in a personal and professional manner. Printmaking and Mixed Media III will encompass more independent access to printmaking tools and mixed media techniques. Students will receive a more in-depth experience in intaglio, relief, monotype, and lithography processes. Students will develop ideas using mixed media techniques and expand on their previous knowledge through the combination of techniques. The elements and principles of art and design will be established for a student to critically analyze and evaluate methods of creating artwork and establishing a series of artworks related to a common theme of their choosing. Students will leave the class with refined skills of printmaking and mixed media processes that will translate to more successful artistic ventures. Recommended for careers in: advertising, fashion design, graphic design, package design, textiles, illustration and many more.

Class: Visual Communications Course Number: 1122 Credit: 0.5 (Repeatable Course) Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Visual Communications is a career-oriented course that will introduce students to the creative industries in practical and commercial applications. This 21st Century focused class will engage students in a variety of topics including graphic design, advertising, animation, film, industrial design, illustration, and commercial arts. Technology and cross-curricular studies will be integrated. Due to the personalized learning nature of the course, it may be repeated for credit (because students will engage in a specific topic for the 9 weeks) per instructor approval as each term may focus more deeply on a different 21st Century topic. Recommended for careers in: graphic design, advertising animation, film, industrial design, illustration, and commercial arts.

Class: Video Production Course Number: 1019 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Digital Imaging and Design I Weighted: No This course provides a unique classroom experience where students learn the fundamentals of digital storytelling and video production through the creation and editing using industry standard hardware and software. Video Production-Digital Storytelling is a hands-on course that empowers the student with the ability to create, integrate and publish video based projects with real life applications. Students will complete a variety of journalistic video projects throughout the course of the class including music videos, animations, documentaries etc. Special emphasis will be placed upon digital storytelling and publishing to the web.

Class: Yearbook Publishing Design and Production Course Number: 1118A Alt & 1118B Alt Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No The yearbook design and production course will teach the student layout and design, photography, desktop publishing, advertising, and journalism while providing the opportunity to contribute to the production of the school yearbook. Attention is given to the integration of several curricular areas: art, through both design and photography; technology through desktop publishing, photo editing, design and layout software: social studies, through the study of the ethics of journalism: English, through the application of sound journalism and writing, and business, through the study of advertising. The students will make content and coverage decisions necessary to fulfill the functions of a yearbook (history book, record book, picture book, memory book).

BUSINESS (These courses can apply toward practical/fine arts 1.0 credit requirement) BUSINESS FOUNDATION COURSES Class: Introduction to Business Course Number: 1206 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Students will learn a variety of business topics so that they have an understanding of entrepreneurship, marketing, management, ethics, international business, basic economics, business law, business finance, and more. Technology will be used throughout the course to adequately prepare students for careers in the business world.

Class: Notetaking and Study Skills Course Number: 1208 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Want to study more effectively? Want to learn how to personalize your learning? Note Taking and Study Skills will help you take effective notes in all your classes as well as prepare you for college. Study skills such as time management, reading comprehension, and test taking strategies will help you to succeed in all courses. This class will help you now and prepare you for the future!

Class: Keyboarding & Digital Technologies Course Number: 1207 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Myth: students can type because they are on the computer all of the time. Not true! The touch method of Keyboarding is a skill learned through classroom practice and all students need this skill to save time and prepare for high school, college, and beyond. Keyboarding is the most underrated skill in education and this class will help you gain a skill so you can increase your speed and accuracy. Students will also gain an understanding of digital citizenship and communication and learn about collaboration tools that will keep them on the forefront of technology. If your student is like most and keys while using a few fingers and looks at the key this class is a must. Class: Software Applications TC (Transcripted Credit) Course Number: 1231 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Software Applications assists students in acquiring the knowledge and ability to use computers for personal and business applications. This course will introduce students to advanced features of word processing, spreadsheet, database and desktop presentation software using Microsoft Office 2016. The main emphasis will be using hands-on activities to become proficient in Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint with corresponding instruction on the Internet. Transcripted credit at WCTC is also available and is transferable to some Wisconsin universities.

ACCOUNTING/FINANCE COURSES Class: College Accounting (CAPP) (Transcripted Credit) Course Number: 1230A & 1230B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No College Accounting is a course designed for students to develop an understanding of basic accounting concepts and account for the transactions of a small business. Students will learn to work through the entire accounting cycle. The course offers students the opportunity to gain a college grade and college credit. The CAPP designation is an accredited program offered to high school students by Lakeland College. This course may be taken with or without CAPP or TC credit.

Class: Financial Management & Investing* (CAPP Course at BCHS & BEHS) Course Number: 1211 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Topics include: budgeting, use of credit, automobile and consumer durables, insurance, the housing decision, taxes, retirement planning, estate transfer and investments. Each subject is analyzed within the context of a comprehensive framework of personal financial planning. This course can be taken for dual credit with UW-Oshkosh as a general business elective for Junior and Senior students only (this course may be taken with or without CAPP). This course meets the graduation requirement for Financial Literacy required for all students.

Class: Introduction to Accounting Course Number: 1205 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No This is an important college preparatory course for students planning to major in any area of business. Accounting is the key to opening the door to the business world and that is why accounting is often called the “language of business.” In addition, accounting is essential in many government occupations as well as being useful in comprehending one’s personal finances. Understanding how accounting data is accumulated through the double-entry procedure and how to use such data are important outcomes of the course. Accounting careers and becoming a CPA will also be discussed.

Class: Personal Finance Course Number: 1209 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Do you plan to live on your own? Will you apply for a credit card or a car loan? Will you use a savings and checking account? Financial literacy among teens has been recognized as a necessity. Become financially literate by creating a budget, studying long and short term savings options, using credit wisely, exploring housing options, making wise automobile choices, buying insurance, and filing your personal income taxes. This is recommended as a MUST take course. This course meets the graduation requirement for Financial Literacy required for all students.

MANAGEMENT COURSES Class: Business Law Course Number: 1201 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Gain an understanding of how Business Law relates to everyday life and business. Exciting units include ethics, property laws, employment laws, contracts, criminal and civil law, consumer law, insurance laws, and more. Students will also participate in mock trials where they will play the roles of attorneys and jury members in real world cases.

Class: Business Management Course Number: 1204 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Students will learn management and leadership skills that span across all functions of a business. Current business topics and events will play a role in learning how the role of a manager continues to evolve. In this class you will learn how to plan, organize and implement various management strategies and techniques to be successful in business. Technology will be used throughout the course to adequately prepare students for careers in the business world.

Class: Entrepreneurship Course Number: 1203 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No If you are one of the seventy percent of all high school students that say they want to start their own business, this is the class for you! Develop the skills needed to effectively organize, develop, create, and manage your own business. You will apply your marketing and entrepreneurial skills as you go step-by-step through the entire process of developing a written business plan for the business of your choice. Take a risk and enroll in this class.

MARKETING COURSES Class: Introduction to Marketing Course Number: 1212 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Did you know the average person sees 5,000 ads per day? Do you know why? Students in Introduction to Marketing will gain a basic understanding of what marketing is, as well as selling, pricing, advertising and public relations. Students will learn these concepts through a variety of high-energy methods such as projects, videos, activities, and traditional classroom instruction. Introduction to Marketing gives students the unique ability to exercise their teamwork, creativity and business skills.

Class: Sports & Entertainment Marketing Course Number: 1210 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No This hands on course allows students the opportunity to apply the principles of marketing through the Sports & Entertainment Industry. Students will create a marketing plan including ticket pricing & promotions, merchandising, product design, event marketing, corporate sponsorships, advertising, and more. Career opportunities as they relate to the Sports & Entertainment Industry will be discussed. Enrichment activities for this course include a field trip to a professional sports facility such as Miller Park or Lambeau Field.

CAPSTONE COURSES Class: Business Leadership (Level 1) Course Number: 1234A & 1234B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Must have taken, be currently enrolled in, or be scheduled to take (in the academic year) one of the following: Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Introduction to Marketing, Financial Management & Investing, Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Business Law, or Accounting Weighted: No Students enrolled in Business Leadership will run the high school coffee shop (or another student-run enterprise). Students enrolled in Business Leadership will be able to choose from four industry specific areas (Marketing, Management, Hospitality, Finance). Within their chosen industry, students will find solutions to business scenarios, complete projects such as business plans or operations research, and apply knowledge from working in a business environment. Business Leadership requires students to be self-motivated and independent.

COMPUTER SCIENCE Class: Advanced Game Development and Computer Science Topics Course Number: 1242 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Computer Science and Game Development Weighted: No In this course, students will incorporate object-oriented computer programming techniques and advanced topics in game development to multiple original computer games. In addition, students will have the opportunity to explore a computer science topic of their choice through the development and completion of an original project. Students will be responsible for defining the scope of the project, identifying deliverables, managing the project, and presenting their findings and solutions.

Class: AP Computer Science Principles Course Number: 1261 Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: Yes The Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles course provides students with the opportunity to develop computational thinking skills, an understanding of the real-world impact of computing, and programming literacy. The course exposes students to the breadth and relevance of computer science across many fields of study that incorporate computer science knowledge. A strong focus on creativity as it applies to the creation of computational artifacts allows a broader range of students to discover where computer science could fit in their lives, and it prepares more students for success in computer science and other related STEM fields.

Class: AP Computer Science A Course Number: 1260A & 1260B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Algebra II (concurrent) or consent of instructor Weighted: Yes In this course, students will learn to write computer programs in the JAVA programming language. The course will provide students with a conceptual background in computing and computer science. Major emphasis will be placed on sequential processing, algorithm design, various testing methods, logical reasoning and problem solving techniques. The course follows the syllabus recommended by the College Board to qualify a student for the Advanced Placement Computer Science A examination. Class: Introduction to Computer Science and Game Development Course Number: 1241 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No In this course, students will learn the basics of computer programming and game development. Major emphasis will be placed on logical reasoning, elementary programming techniques, basics of game development, and problem solving skills. Students will design and write several computer programs incorporating computer science topics such as storytelling, graphics, audio, data storage, decision structures, looping. Object design, and the interaction of objects.

Class: Student Technology Team Course Number: 1243A & 1243B Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Interest in technology, Interest in supporting others Weighted: No This program allows students to work closely with the district technology department and provide technology support for their fellow students and staff within the high schools. As a member of the technology team, students will learn how to repair Chromebooks, troubleshoot basic classroom technology needs, develop customer service skills and build on their individual technology skills. Technology teams are based out of each high school library and work directly with the library assistants.

Class: Web Design and Mobile Applications Course Number: 1240 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No This course will introduce students to concepts and design techniques for constructing professional looking Web pages. Students will use a combination of HTML programming, web page design, graphic manipulation, and audio-visual editing software, to create multiple Web Pages. Students will also explore the topic of mobile applications. They will be responsible for the research, design, problem solving, and coding required to create original mobile applications.

DRIVERS EDUCATION Class: Drivers Education Course Number: 8250A (Term 1), 8250B (Term 2), 8250C (Term 3), 8250D (Term 4) Credit: No credit Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No United Driving School has contracted with the School District of Elmbrook to offer Driver Education courses during the school day. Driver Education is offered during a student’s study hall and consists of approximately 10 days of classroom instruction and an additional 20 hours of online instruction. In addition to registering for Driver Education with the School District of Elmbrook, students/families must also formally register with United Driving School at www.uniteddrivingschoolwi.com. Please note there are additional fees for this course and United Driving will invoice students directly.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (4 credits are required for graduation and must include: English 9 or Honors (1 credit); English 10 or Honors (1 credit); English 11 or AP Language & Composition (1 credit); 2 English Electives (0.5 credit)) Class: Creative Writing Course Number: 1315 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): English 9, English 10 Weighted: No In Creative Writing, students learn how to communicate personal experience and observation through various genres, possibly including memoirs, short stories, children’s stories, and poetry. Within each genre, students will evaluate both their own writing and the writing of their classmates. Grammar, mechanics, and revisions are stressed for clear, concise, effective writing.

Class: Drama as Literature Course Number: 1316 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): English 9, English 10 Weighted: No Drama as Literature is a study of dramatic literature from the early Greek and Roman inventors to the recent European and American dramatists. Possible readings include Antigone, Medea, Everyman, and Othello; additionally, modern plays by Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller, Henrik Ibsen, Anton Chekhov, and an American musical may be explored. Written assignments delve into specific plays regarding characterization, specific dialogue, author’s theme or purpose, and historical relevance. Students will be asked to act in class.

Class: Dystopian and Utopian Literature Course Number: 1362 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): English 9, English 10 Weighted: No Mankind has always sought after ways to organize itself into mutually beneficial groups. Some brave souls have proposed visions for perfectly organized societies. More recently, writers have taken a somewhat darker view, and portrayed societies that are failed utopias, or just altogether dysfunctional. Studying these works can teach us much about what we value in a society and in each other. This course will include the exploration of essays, poems, short stories, non-fiction texts, the novel as well as music and art. Students will be involved in active, hands-on learning that will be aimed at analyzing the role of individuals, groups, and rules in society. By immersing students in numerous different written genres, students will be able to analyze and synthesize the concepts necessary for them to ultimately create a much deeper understanding of their role as a citizen and member of society.

Class: English 9 Course Number: 1302A & 1302B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No In English 9, listening, speaking, and writing skills are stressed, including vocabulary development, and grammar skills. Literature is studied either by genre or theme to include the novel, short story, drama, and nonfiction. Author studies may include Shakespeare, Harper Lee, and a variety of contemporary works.

Class: Honors English 9 Course Number: 1303A & 1303B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Teacher recommendation Weighted: No English 9 Honors is a two-term course offered to grade 9. It is designed to include the study of literature, grammar, vocabulary, and writing. English 9 Honors classes spend more time on abstract concepts and literary analyses and considerably less time on basic comprehension than English 9 regular class. A progressively rigorous approach to grammar, vocabulary, and speaking & listening skills are embedded into each of the units. Selections could include novels (Black Boy, All Quiet on the Western Front, To Kill a Mockingbird and A Tale of Two Cities), short stories, poetry, drama (Romeo and Juliet), and a number of non-fiction texts.

Class: English 10 Course Number: 1330A & 1330B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10 Recommended Prerequisite(s): English 9: Honors/Regular Weighted: No Students will have the opportunity to read a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts and will be encouraged to connect their reading to themselves, other content discipline areas, other fiction and nonfiction texts, and ultimately to their larger global community. In addition, students will learn a variety of different essay modes including argumentative, persuasive, analytical, reader response, narrative, expository, and research writing.

Class: Honors English 10 Course Number: 1331A & 1331B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10 Recommended Prerequisite(s): English 9: Honors/Regular Weighted: No Honors students will participate in more in-depth study of rhetorical analysis and argumentation. They will be expected to look at all texts with a critical lens focusing on an author’s choice of language to determine the effectiveness, relevance, and reasoning of the argument. Honors students will concentrate on using their in-depth study of rhetorical analysis to produce well-developed written and verbal arguments, and students will move through the curriculum at a more rigorous pace while focusing on more complex text and writing more in-depth critical analysis of them.

Class: English 11 Course Number: 1333A & 1333B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11 Recommended Prerequisite(s): English 9, English 10 Weighted: No In this course, students will read, respond to, and reflect upon rigorous literature and nonfiction texts as they explore various facets of American society, including the concept of the American Dream, and issues surrounding our understandings of freedom and democracy. Students will also read literature framing both past and present thinking regarding our technological future. Students will engage in various types of composition including literary analysis, expository writings, and a research project.

Class: AP English Language and Composition Course Number: 1361A & 1361B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of English 10 Weighted: Yes This course will cultivate the reading and writing skills students need for college success while preparing them for the AP Language and Composition test. The course challenges students to become curious, critical readers of diverse texts, and flexible, reflective writers addressing diverse audiences and purposes. Through analysis of nonfiction and fiction genres and the composition of research- based essays, this course will deepen and expand students' understanding of how written language functions rhetorically. This course is recommended for junior and senior students.

Class: AP English Literature and Composition Course Number: 1360A & 1360B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): English 10 and English 11. Advanced Placement English Language and Composition is strongly recommended Weighted: Yes In addition to the study of challenging literature, composition is an integral part of this rigorous, college-level course. Short- term writing goals include understanding the skills and strategies necessary to score well on the AP test. Long-term goals including enabling students to learn at a rate commensurate with their ability; to deal with material that intellectually mature students find engaging; to refine reading and writing skills important for success; not only in college but also in the professional world; to cultivate habits of reading, writing, and thinking that characterized life-long learning and enjoyment.

Class: Literature: Giants in Time Course Number: 1363 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): English 9, English 10 Weighted: No This course examines some of the major allusions in literature that every high school senior should understand and appreciate. The allusions mainly come from three sources: classical mythology, the Bible, and Shakespeare, although other sources (history and art) may be examined. Loosely based on Northrop Frye’s framework for studying the language of literature, the course explores the motive for metaphor - how and why literature uses figurative language - while searching for the keys to dreamland: what literature offers to readers that other forms of writing don’t. In short, since literature educates our imaginations, as we read and build our castle of words, we need a way to view new readings in light of all of the other literature we have read.

Class: Literature in Film* (CAPP Course at BCHS & BEHS) Course Number: 1365 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): English 9, English 10 Weighted: No Students gain appreciation and understanding of literature through examining and analyzing film. Literature in Film is designed to fuse the study of literary texts and film techniques. The course will help students develop analytical skills; it will also provide creative outlets for students to express their interpretations and insights. As an integral part of the course, students complete argumentative, analytical, comparative, and creative writings.

Class: Oral Interpretation, Acting & Directing Course Number: 1324 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): English 10 Weighted: No Oral Interpretation, Acting, and Directing is designed to enable the students to portray ideas and feelings through the use of the voice, body, and language and to understand some of the mechanics of play production, as well as to produce plays in class. Activities include mimes, improvisation, comedy sports, monologues, theater critiques, scene work, and field trip to a professional theater (optional). *This is not a literature elective. *This course in not NCAA approved and/or may not be approved by one or more college admissions.

Class: Public Speaking* (CAPP Courses at BCHS & BEHS) Course Number: 1325 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Public Speaking students will gain experience with the principles and application of effective communication for diverse audiences in a variety of settings in preparation for post-secondary education and the workplace. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following: informational, persuasive, demonstrative and impromptu speeches, group dynamics, podcasting, presentation technology, job interviews, and interpersonal communication skills.

Class: Real Lives: Memoir/Autobiography Course Number: 1336 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): English 9, English 10 Weighted: No Students in this course will learn to identify personal and author claims of truth in autobiographies, biographies, and memoirs and evaluate the merits of the classic and contemporary stories of the lives of the famous and not so famous. Students will come to appreciate the impact of life stories on the individual reader and the role they play in shaping our society. Students will also examine how technology has changed the ways we chronicle our lives. As an integral part of the course, students complete argumentative, analytical, comparative, and creative writings.

Class: Senior Literature Seminar Course Number: 1367 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): English 9, English 10, English 11 or AP Literature or AP Language & Composition Weighted: No Designed exclusively for 12th grade students looking to exercise more control over the literature they read in class, Senior Literature Seminar is built around the popular model of literature circles and book clubs. Select, read, discuss, analyze and present the books you want to read while you work collaboratively with other members of the class. Students will maintain a portfolio that documents reflections, thoughts and applications of literary analysis, character studies and examination of plot structure. As an integral part of the course, students complete argumentative, analytical, comparative, and creative writings.

Class: Speech Communication Course Number: 1332 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-10 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No This course offers students the tools necessary to communicate effectively in their high school coursework and in their daily lives. Although the development of speaking and listening skills is the main thrust of the course, students will be asked to exhibit communication skills in a variety of ways throughout the term. Skills targeted may include but are not limited to interpersonal communication strategies, effective listening, small group dynamics, informative speaking, persuasive speaking, and appropriate use of presentation technology.

Class: Stagecraft: Introduction to Theater Course Number: 1327 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Stagecraft emphasizes learning about and executing the technical aspects of the theater. The course seeks to develop the student’s understanding of established standards in the technical areas of play production. Using hands-on learning activities, students will design a set: learn scenic painting techniques, sound and lighting, and design costume, plots and properties. *Not H.S. Diploma or NCAA approved as an English course. Students only earn Fine Arts credit for this course.

Class: The Graphic Novel Course Number: 1364 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): English 9, English 10 Weighted: No Students will understand and appreciate the graphic novel as both a rich source of literature and a cutting-edge graphic art form that reflects and drives the modern human condition. Students will investigate the convergence of literacy and creativity as they explore the social development and personal identity of characters.

Class: Writing for College* (CAPP Course at BCHS & BEHS) Course Number: 1326 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Writing for college, primarily for the college-bound student, is designed to polish the skills necessary for written communication, to develop a proficiency in analyzing and organizing ideas and data, to help students achieve a sense of tone and style, improve sentence and paragraph structure, to build vocabulary, and develop skills to research and document sources. A research paper is a course requirement.

Class: Writing for Publication Course Number: 1319 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Students learn to write for newspapers and news magazines. There are extensive writing assignments in each of three major areas: news, feature and opinion. Sports and Photojournalism units may also be incorporated, if time allows. Each of these areas emphasizes style for journalists, interviewing techniques, investigative methods, critical thinking and evaluation of information, ethics, and law of libel. Students will learn to write both objectively and subjectively and make decisions on when each is appropriate. Some basics in newspaper design are taught: however, the course is primarily a writing workshop. Students have an opportunity to work on the school newspaper; however, the school paper is considered a separate co-curricular activity. Active participation is expected during the class discussion. *Note: This course can fulfill writing requirement.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Class: Career and Employment Opportunities (C.E.O) - Internship Course Number: 2301 Credit: 0.5 per term (Repeatable) Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): By application, students must be actively employed prior to the start of the term Weighted: No Learn career and life skills while you earn! Students can engage in this personalized learning, seminar course to further support the development of professional knowledge and skills which can then be applied to a real world work experience. The course affords meaningful learning through two avenues: 1) Independent Study/Personal Reflection: choosing from and then researching various career-based learning topics to a) explore self, academic learning, work, and life connections and b) gain deeper insight into and knowledge of relevant employment matters in order to further develop pivotal life skills; and, 2) Guest Instructors: learning directly from business and industry guest instructors’ expertise as they present on various topics during a once a month seminar (e.g., professionalism, entrepreneurship, etc.). The course will also afford each student with opportunities to utilize technology to capture and demonstrate his/her personal growth that has occurred throughout the experience. *NOTES: 1) The course will meet weekly for one block during each term or as scheduled; 2) Students are required to attend seminars with guest instructors. One seminar will most likely be held once per month [September, October, November, February, March, and April (dates/times to be announced)]; 3) The student a) will seek out his/her employment, b) must be employed prior to the start of the term, and c) must work a minimum of 20 hours per week. 4) The course is graded Pass/Fail. Enrollment in C.E.O. is limited.

Class: Mentorship Course Number: 2300 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): By application Weighted: No Mentorship is an opportunity for students to investigate a career interest through coursework and on the job visitations. Students will be matched on an individual basis with an adult mentor working in the area of career interest to the student. Expectations will be developed by the student, mentor, and teacher to structure and guide the experience. This experience will require approximately 40 hours in a Community-setting outside school and be unpaid. This course is for juniors, and seniors who are highly motivated, self-directed and who have shown exceptional ability and interest in a particular career area. This half-credit course is graded pass/fail.

Class: Project Pursuit Course Number: 8400 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): By application, students also must submit an application for approval the semester prior to working on their “Pursuit”. Once approval is granted, then the time will be scheduled. Weighted: No This course provides students the opportunity to develop and implement an independent study in an area of interest.

Class: Youth Apprenticeship Course Number: 2303 Credit: 0.5 per term (Repeatable) Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): By application Weighted: No Youth Apprenticeship is the formalized and structured work- based program offered. Visit this website to view program areas. The youth apprenticeship program coordinates academic education in the high school with occupational instruction and paid work- based learning. Training in the workplace is by skilled mentors and is based on statewide competency standards developed by the WI Department of Workforce Development. Upon completion students can earn a Certificate of Occupational Proficiency. The course is graded Pass/Fail.

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (These courses can apply towards Practical/Fine Art 1.00 credit) Class: Fashion Analysis Course Number: 1503 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Fashion, a multi-billion dollar industry, offers a wide range of career paths for you to explore. While exploring, you will develop an appreciation for how our economy and world events impact the garment industry and current fashions. Through creative projects, you will: Evaluate garments using the elements of design (line, color, texture and shape) Demonstrates how body type and face shape can be enhanced through garment selection Examine how you can project personality through clothing Evaluate (investigate) the relationship between the elements, construction and price See how the history of fashion has influenced today’s styles Explore career paths through professional speakers and our Michigan Avenue Trip in Chicago! Introduction to the Elements of Design in the FCS department is strongly suggested.

Class: Introduction to Elements of Design Course Number: 1502 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No You have a lifetime of spending ahead of you, so why not back your purchases with some useful knowledge. Try to imagine all the money you will spend on clothing and home goods for you and your future family. Our goal is to empower you with the understanding on how line, color, texture and shape play specific roles in meeting your needs. We center our focus on fashion and personal living space. You will also create a professional portfolio to practice the skills related to presenting your work. This hands- on course is a suggested course for classes in the Family and Consumer Science department. It will give you a strong foundation for Fashion Analysis or Principles of Interior Design TC (transcripted college credit).

Class: Principles of Interior Design TC (Transcripted Credit) Course Number: 1504 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): 11th - 12th grade standing or successful completion of Introduction to Elements of Design Weighted: No This transcripted credit course (WCTC) is an introduction to the world of interior design. This course is an opportunity to explore profitable career paths for the creative person in a growing industry. You will examine the needs and demands of living space for people of all ages, health conditions, preferences and to use the elements and principles of design to meet your client’s needs. Our capstone project provides students the opportunity to design a floor plan for a client and to create a presentation board to demonstrate what their new home could look like. You select the furniture, arrange the items, create a color scheme that includes walls, window treatments, flooring and all items. This hands on course applies the elements and principles of design. It is strongly recommended that a student taking this course has also taken Introduction to the Elements of Design in the Family and Consumer Science department.

HEALTH (Health Education course is required for graduation) Class: Exercise Science Course Number: 2003 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Biology and PE 9 Weighted: No This is an elective course designed for students considering careers in physical or occupational therapy, sports medicine, nursing, athletic training, coaching, physical education, recreation, recreational therapy, and corporate fitness. The course will include in-classroom lectures as well laboratories dedicated to applying the practical skills and research the effects of exercise and physical activity on human performance. At the conclusion of this course, students will know the major bones of the skeletal system, the structure and function of major muscles, overall nutritional and metabolic impact of exercise and training, and the effects of exercise on the nervous and cardiorespiratory systems.

Class: Health Education Course Number: 1701 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-10 HG & D Instruction: Occurs during the last quarter of the course Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Health Education is required for graduation. Students will be exposed to several topics including the seven dimensions of wellness, stress management, SMART goal setting, mental illness awareness, suicide prevention, bullying prevention, nutrition, basic first aid, CPR & use of AED, STI prevention, methods of contraception, and healthy relationships. Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills through presentations, skits, projects, and student generated assessments. This course includes components of the district's Human Growth and Development curriculum.

LAUNCH LAUNCH is a junior/senior program that connects a student’s academic knowledge to real world problems and projects through profession-based experiences in a dynamic, business-like setting. Courses meet daily and typically occur off-campus. Students apply their learning through projects supported by area business partners that require collaborative teams to solve problems, communicate with stakeholders, and implement solutions. Students must secure their own transportation to the LAUNCH facility. LAUNCH-specific course descriptions are below. Additional information may be found on the district’s website.

Global Business Strand (3 Credits) English 11 OR Writing for Research (English, 1 Credit)

Business Strategy (1 Credit)

Mentorship (Experiential Learning, 1 Credit)

Business Analytics (3 Credits) AP Statistics (Mathematics, 1 Credit))

Business Strategy (1 Credit)

Mentorship (Experiential Learning, 1 Credit)

Future Teachers (3 Credits) AP Psychology (Social Studies, 1 Credit)

Introduction to Schooling in a Diverse Society TC (1 Credit)

Mentorship (Experiential Learning, 1 Credit)

Engineering Foundations (3 Credits) English 11 OR Writing for Research (English, 1 Credit)

Project Lead The Way (PLTW): Engineering Design and Development (Applied Technology & Engineering, 1 Credit)

Mentorship (Experiential Learning, 1 Credit)

Media Solutions (3 Credits) English 11 OR Writing for Research Digital Imaging Seminar (English, 1 Credit) (Applied Technology & Engineering OR Art, 1 Credit)

Mentorship (Experiential Learning, 1 Credit)

IT Foundations (3 Credits) English 11 OR Writing for Research (English, 1 Credit)

AP Computer Science Principles (Computer Science, 1 Credit)

Mentorship (Experiential Learning, 1 Credit)

Medicine and Healthcare (3 Credits) Medical Terms TC (1 Credit)

Culture of Healthcare TC (1 Credit)

Mentorship (Experiential Learning, 1 Credit)

Biomedical Solutions (3 Credits) Medical Interventions (1 Credit)

Culture of Healthcare TC (1 Credit)

Mentorship (Experiential Learning, 1 Credit)

Advanced Manufacturing (3 Credits) Future Makers Capstone* (1 Credit)

AP Computer Science Principles (1 Credit)

Mentorship (Experiential Learning, 1 Credit)

Hospitality Innovations (2.5 Credits) International Cuisine* (.5 Credit)

Advanced Marketing* (1 Credit)

Mentorship (Experiential Learning, 1 Credit)

* Indicates a course offered through the Wauwatosa School District The courses listed on the next page are specific only to LAUNCH. Additional course descriptions can be found in each appropriate department listing in the course guide.

Class: Business Strategy Course Number: 7802 Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Students will engage in profession based experiences in a dynamic business like setting. Students will apply business strategy to projects that require collaborative teams to solve problems and communicate results to business and industry partners. Business Strategy students will gain skills in innovation, entrepreneurship & sales, project management, teamwork and data analysis that will prepare them for 21st century workplaces.

Class: Writing for Research Course Number: 7801 Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): English 9 or English 9 Honors, English 10 or English 10 Honors Weighted: No This course is the English component of the Global Business strand for students who have already completed English 11. The course is intended to provide students in this strand with the opportunity to learn about and develop the kinds of research and communication skills that are essential in professional settings. They will learn how to conduct efficient and effective research, how to use research to answer real world questions, and how to present that information to different types of audiences and using different presentation modes.

Class: Introduction to Schooling in a Diverse Society TC through Marquette University (EDUC 1210) Course Number: 7816A & 7816B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Critical and reflective examination of assumptions about schooling in the United States including the impacts of race, ethnicity, class and gender; power and control in school and community contexts; and the concerns, demands, conditions, and rewards of the teaching profession. Field Experiences required.

LEADERSHIP Class: Leadership Principles Course Number: 8110 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No This course will provide instruction and development in essential leadership principles to enhance and strengthen students’ leadership skills and roles within their academic courses, their extracurricular activities, the community and their post-secondary pursuits.

MATHEMATICS Two (2.0) credits of mathematics are required for the graduating class of 2014 and 2015. Students in the graduating class of 2016 and beyond must successfully complete 3 credits of Math to graduate. Students prepared for the transition to college and career options should plan to complete a minimum of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2, Statistics and one advanced math course throughout the high school program of studies. Completion of some of these courses may occur during the program of studies at the Middle School. Successful completion of these courses is an indicator that students have mastered problem solving skills necessary in all college programs of study and career fields. The math department believes that all students planning to pursue any postsecondary education should take math each year of high school, earning at least 4 math credits for the following reasons: 1. Post-secondary institutions often require students to take a math placement exam at the end of the student’s senior year and students do better on these exams if they have taken 4 years of high school math. 2. The ACT includes Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Trigonometry topics. 3. Many college majors require a statistics course. 4. Admission officers are often looking for four years of mathematics, or at minimum that a student has completed Algebra 2. High School students may choose to take two math courses in one year. Grade 8 Math Class

Initial High School Math Course (1 Credit Required)

Next Course in Sequence (1 Credit Required)

Algebra

Geometry or Honors Geometry

Algebra II, Algebra II AB OR Honors Algebra II Then: Functions & Trigonometry Statistics Data Analysis Precalculus* Honors Precalculus* AP Statistics* AP AB Calculus* AP BC Calculus* ECCP Math *²

Algebra

Geometry or Honors Geometry

Algebra II or Honors Algebra II

Functions & Trigonometry Statistics Data Analysis Precalculus* Honors Precalculus* AP Statistics* AP AB Calculus* AP BC Calculus* ECCP Math*²

Honors Geometry

Algebra II or Honors Algebra II

Pre-Algebra

Advanced Studies in: Geomtry¹ Functions & Trigonometry Statistics Data Analysis Precalculus* Honors Precalculus* AP Statistics* AP AB Calculus* AP BC Calculus*

Next Course in Sequence (1 Credit Required)

Functions & Trigonometry Statistics Data Analysis Precalculus* Honors Precalculus* AP Statistics* AP AB Calculus* AP BC Calculus* ECCP Math*²

*Course has a recommended prerequisite in addition to Algebra II.

Class: Algebra I Course Number: 1803A & 1803B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Algebra I is the foundation for mathematical reasoning. Skills learned in Algebra 1 are transferred to nearly every other content area and are used in everyday life. Those skills include solving and graphing linear equations, functions with exponents, polynomial and quadratic functions, and statistics. Students will be asked to discover and apply formulas to solve for unknowns and develop problem solving ability.

Class: Algebra II Course Number: 1804A & 1804B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Algebra I Weighted: No Algebra II is a continuation of Algebra I, including the solutions of equations, inequalities, systems and introduction to matrix theory. An emphasis is placed upon understanding relations and functions, including quadratic functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, rational functions, and conic sections. The unit circle, series and sequences, and the complex number system are introduced.

Class: Honors Algebra II Course Number: 1805A & 1805B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Geometry Honors or consent of instructor Weighted: No Honors Algebra II is a rigorous, fast-paced course that includes a more in-depth study of Algebra 2, including the solutions of equations, inequalities, systems and introduction to matrix theory and trigonometry. An emphasis is placed upon understanding relations and functions, including quadratic functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, rational functions, and conic sections. The unit circle, series and sequences, and the complex number system are introduced.

Class: AP AB Calculus Course Number: 1860A & 1860B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Precalculus, Honors Precalculus Weighted: Yes This course is equivalent to a one-semester college calculus course. Students will learn about limits, continuity, derivatives, and integrals. All students in this course are strongly encouraged to take the Advanced Placement exam in May. A TI-84 or TI-89 graphing calculator is required. *AB Calculus students may earn 4 or 5 credits which may be counted towards majors requiring calculus.

Class: AP BC Calculus Course Number: 1861A & 1861B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Honors Precalculus and/or consent of instructor Weighted: Yes This course is equivalent to two semesters of a college Calculus course. Students will learn all the topics from the AB course, as well as techniques of integrations, Taylor Series, vectors, and polar and parametric functions. All students in this course are expected to take the Advanced Placement exam in May. A TI-89 or TI ‘nspire ex CAS is required. *BC Calculus students may earn 8 to 10 credits depending on the University which may be counted towards majors requiring calculus.

Class: Calculus III* (CAPP Course at BCHS & BEHS) Course Number: 1817A & 1817B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): AP BC Calculus Weighted: No Calculus III is a study of calculus in multivariable. Topics covered in this course include vectors and the geometry of space, vector functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and vector calculus. This course is the equivalent of a third-semester university Calculus course and may be taken for college credit through the UW-Oshkosh CAPP program. A TI-84 or TI-89 graphing calculator is required.

Class: Data Analysis Course Number: 1815 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Statistics Weighted: No This class is designed to extend the topics that began in Statistics and give meaningful applications to the mathematics learned in previous courses. Students will be asked to use a variety of analytical tools to make sense of data sets and identify the relationships that exist between variables.

Class: Functions and Trigonometry Course Number: 1806 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Algebra II (if taken concurrently, must be taken second or fourth term) Weighted: No Functions and Trigonometry is designed for the student who wishes to expand on the concepts in Algebra II. The course integrates the ideas of functions and trigonometry. This course will build an understanding with real-world problems, and establish a firm foundation for future work in mathematics courses. A graphing calculator is required.

Class: Geometry Course Number: 1807A & 1807B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Algebra I or equivalent Weighted: No This course develops geometric concepts, including the study of formal proofs (including coordinate and indirect methods), the use of postulates and theorems as well as algebraic applications. Geometry development includes measurements, identification and application of polygons, circles and polyhedrons. Algebra is used extensively for areas, volumes, lengths, angle measures, and graphing.

Class: Honors Geometry Course Number: 1808A & 1808B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Algebra I Weighted: No Honors Geometry is a rigorous and fast paced course that increases the depth of study related to concepts in Geometry, and includes a detailed emphasis on the laws of sine, cosine and tangents. This course develops geometric concepts, including the study of formal proofs (including coordinate and indirect methods) and algebraic applications. Algebra is used extensively for areas, volumes, lengths, angle measures, and graphing.

Class: Precalculus Course Number: 1809A & 1809B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Honors Algebra II or Algebra II and Functions and Trigonometry. If Functions and Trigonometry is being taken concurrently with Precalculus, it must be taken first or third term. Weighted: No Precalculus is less rigorous than Honors Precalculus, but includes all typical Precalculus topics: master of algebraic manipulation functions (linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric), advanced trigonometry, analytic geometry, matrices, series and sequences, probability, limits and derivatives. The course is designed to incorporate theory, process and application. A graphing calculator is required.

Class: Honors Precalculus Course Number: 1810A & 1810B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Algebra II Honors or Algebra II and Functions and Trigonometry Weighted: No Honors Precalculus is a rigorous, fast-paced course encompassing a wide variety of mathematical topics. The content includes functions, advanced trigonometry, analytic geometry, sequences, and probability. This course also introduces AP Calculus outcomes that include limits, asymptotes, continuity and the concept of derivatives. This course is designed to incorporate theory, process, and application using technology to illustrate concepts whenever appropriate. A graphing calculator is required.

Class: Statistics Course Number: 1811 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Algebra I or Algebra I A/B Weighted: No Statistics is a course designed to provide a student with an introduction to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. The course is organized around the themes of one/two variable statistics, data analysis, regression, normal distributions, and statistical inference. This course will build an understanding with real- world problems, and establish a firm foundation for future work in mathematics courses. A graphing calculator with a statistics package is required.

Class: AP Statistics Course Number: 1862A & 1862B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Honors Algebra II or Statistics and Functions and Trigonometry Weighted: Yes This course provides students with an introduction to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. The course is organized around four broad conceptual themes: one and two variable data analysis, regression, experimental design, and statistical inference. This course follows the syllabus recommended by the College Entrance Examination Board to qualify a student for the Advanced Placement examination. A TI-84 graphics calculator is required. *Some colleges/universities may consider AP Statistics as a social science or business course instead of a math course.

MUSIC *A list of courses that will alternate with A/B music courses will be available before registration. (These courses can apply towards Practical/Fine Arts 1.00 credit requirement) GENERAL MUSIC Class: Exploring Music Theory and Composition Course Number: 1913 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No This course will provide an introduction to music theory and music composition. Students will be introduced to music performance skills, aural skills, compositional skills, and analytical skills through the exploration of notation, musical terminology, score study and analysis, ear training and composition.

Class: Digital Music for Musicians and Non-Musicians Course Number: 1914 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No This course will allow students who have little or no music experience to create their own music experience through the use of virtual instruments and the music mixing program GarageBand. Students will learn the “language of music” through an introduction to the elements; melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture and form. Students will explore how to create with the music platform GarageBand. Students will analyze how music creates and adds meaning to other artistic works including film. Students will analyze and identify the elements of the musical genre of their choice. Finally students will implement their learning by designing and creating a final project. Potential projects include: songwriting, recording and mixing, creating ringtones, creating a music focused podcast, composing and mixing an instrumental work, or creating an original music video.

Band Enrollment All incoming 9th grade band students should register for Concert Band. Auditions for placement into the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will occur by Mid-May of the preceding school year. The typical sequence for band students is Concert Band as a freshman the Symphonic or Wind Ensemble based on placement after auditions in the sophomore, junior, and senior years.

Class: Concert Band Course Number: 1901A Alt & 1901B Alt Credit: 1.0 (Meets all year on alternating day schedule) Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Recommendation of middle level instructor or consent of high school instructor Weighted: No Band is designed to provide students an opportunity to perform and understand quality music in a variety of styles at a technically appropriate level. Instruction is provided to accommodate a variety of needs with a goal of fostering independent musicianship and problem solving skills. Through the rehearsal process, students will study music from a theoretical, historical, cultural, technical, and esthetic perspective. Students will also study the tools and techniques composers use to elicit the aesthetic and emotional response unique to each piece of music being studied. Obligations include concerts, home football games, basketball games, and parades as outlined in the course syllabus. Commitment to the group is a basic expectation of this course.

Class: Symphonic Band Course Number: 1907A Alt & 1907B Alt Credit: 1.0 (Meets all year on alternating day schedule) Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): By audition only Weighted: No Band is designed to provide students an opportunity to perform and understand quality music in a variety of styles at a technically appropriate level. Instruction is provided to accommodate a variety of needs with a goal of fostering independent musicianship and problem solving skills. Through the rehearsal process, students will study music from a theoretical, historical, cultural, technical, and esthetic perspective. Students will also study the tools and techniques composers use to elicit the aesthetic and emotional response unique to each piece of music being studied. Obligations include concerts, home football games, basketball games, and parades as outlined in the course syllabus. Commitment to the group is a basic expectation of this course.

Class: Wind Ensemble Course Number: 1905A Alt & 1905B Alt Credit: 1.0 (Meets all year on alternating day schedule) Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): By audition only Weighted: No Band is designed to provide students an opportunity to perform and understand quality music in a variety of styles at a technically appropriate level. Instruction is provided to accommodate a variety of needs with a goal of fostering independent musicianship and problem solving skills. Through the rehearsal process, students will study music from a theoretical, historical, cultural, technical, and esthetic perspective. Students will also study the tools and techniques composers use to elicit the aesthetic and emotional response unique to each piece of music being studied. Obligations include concerts, home football games, basketball games, and parades as outlined in the course syllabus. Commitment to the group is a basic expectation of this course.

Chorale Enrollment All incoming 9th grade female students should register for Treble Choir. All incoming 9th grade male students should register for Concert Choir. Auditions for placement into the Chorale, Women’s Choir (BEHS) and Chamber Choir will occur before April of the preceding school year. Please note: Chorale courses are year long, cumulative experience. The typical sequence for a female choir student is Treble Choir and then Concert Choir or audition into Chorale/Women’s Choir/Chamber Choir in their sophomore, junior, and senior years. The typical sequence for a male choir student is Concert Choir, and then auditions into Chorale/Chamber choir in their sophomore, junior, and senior years.

Class: Chamber Choir Course Number: 1906A Alt & 1906B Alt Credit: 1.0 (Meets all year on alternating day schedule) Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Audition/Instructor consent Weighted: No The four high school choirs are based upon large ensemble lay-out; mixed ensembles are divided into three and four part singing, with chamber choir sometimes dividing into smaller sections (SAB/SATB) and female ensembles into three and four part singing (SSA/SSAA) Through the rehearsal process, students will study music from a theoretical, historical, cultural, technical, and esthetic perspective appropriate to their level of comprehension, while utilizing healthy and appropriate vocal technique. The objective is to perform quality high school/collegiate level literature of moderate to advanced difficulty that spans many genres including sacred, secular, pop, and jazz. Students will also study the tools and techniques composers use to elicit the aesthetic and emotional response unique to each piece of music being studied. Mandatory obligations of the course include in- school/morning rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and concerts, as outlined in the course syllabus. Commitment to the group is a basic expectation of the course. (*Each singer must purchase portions of their choir uniform.) Recommended sight reading skills and knowledge of music theory concepts differs for each ensemble and is recommended at a high level for auditioned ensembles. The music selected for every ensemble is the “textbook” for the course and serves as a vehicle to teach specific musical concepts. Great care is taken to select quality literature that is technically and musically appropriate for the unique needs of each ensemble. There is a consistent use of four-part construction (sometimes six parts), and the composer’s use of rhythms, key signature, meter, and texture fall at various levels of difficulty, providing challenges for music readers, but also a means for gradual growth for those who are just beginning their music experiences.

Class: Concert Choir Course Number: 1903A Alt & 1903B Alt Credit: 1.0 (Meets all year on alternating day schedule) Grade Level: 9th male only; 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No The four high school choirs are based upon large ensemble lay-out; mixed ensembles are divided into three and four part singing, with chamber choir sometimes dividing into smaller sections (SAB/SATB) and female ensembles into three and four part singing (SSA/SSAA) Through the rehearsal process, students will study music from a theoretical, historical, cultural, technical, and esthetic perspective appropriate to their level of comprehension, while utilizing healthy and appropriate vocal technique. The objective is to perform quality high school/collegiate level literature of moderate to advanced difficulty that spans many genres including sacred, secular, pop, and jazz. Students will also study the tools and techniques composers use to elicit the aesthetic and emotional response unique to each piece of music being studied. Mandatory obligations of the course include in- school/morning rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and concerts, as outlined in the course syllabus. Commitment to the group is a basic expectation of the course. (*Each singer must purchase portions of their choir uniform.) Recommended sight reading skills and knowledge of music theory concepts differs for each ensemble and is recommended at a high level for auditioned ensembles. The music selected for every ensemble is the “textbook” for the course and serves as a vehicle to teach specific musical concepts. Great care is taken to select quality literature that is technically and musically appropriate for the unique needs of each ensemble. There is a consistent use of four-part construction (sometimes six parts), and the composer’s use of rhythms, key signature, meter, and texture fall at various levels of difficulty, providing challenges for music readers, but also a means for gradual growth for those who are just beginning their music experiences.

Class: Treble Choir Course Number: 1902A Alt & 1902B Alt Credit: 1.0 (Meets all year on alternating day schedule) Grade Level: 9th female only Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No The four high school choirs are based upon large ensemble lay-out; mixed ensembles are divided into three and four part singing, with chamber choir sometimes dividing into smaller sections (SAB/SATB) and female ensembles into three and four part singing (SSA/SSAA) Through the rehearsal process, students will study music from a theoretical, historical, cultural, technical, and esthetic perspective appropriate to their level of comprehension, while utilizing healthy and appropriate vocal technique. The objective is to perform quality high school/collegiate level literature of moderate to advanced difficulty that spans many genres including sacred, secular, pop, and jazz. Students will also study the tools and techniques composers use to elicit the aesthetic and emotional response unique to each piece of music being studied. Mandatory obligations of the course include in- school/morning rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and concerts, as outlined in the course syllabus. Commitment to the group is a basic expectation of the course. (*Each singer must purchase portions of their choir uniform.) Recommended sight reading skills and knowledge of music theory concepts differs for each ensemble and is recommended at a high level for auditioned ensembles. The music selected for every ensemble is the “textbook” for the course and serves as a vehicle to teach specific musical concepts. Great care is taken to select quality literature that is technically and musically appropriate for the unique needs of each ensemble. There is a consistent use of four-part construction (sometimes six parts), and the composer’s use of rhythms, key signature, meter, and texture fall at various levels of difficulty, providing challenges for music readers, but also a means for gradual growth for those who are just beginning their music experiences.

Class: Women’s Ensemble Course Number: 1908A Alt & 1908B Alt Credit: 1.0 (Meets all year on alternating day schedule) Grade Level: 10-12 female Recommended Prerequisite(s): Audition/Instructor consent Weighted: No (offered at BEHS only) The four high school choirs are based upon large ensemble lay-out; mixed ensembles are divided into three and four part singing, with chamber choir sometimes dividing into smaller sections (SAB/SATB) and female ensembles into three and four part singing (SSA/SSAA) Through the rehearsal process, students will study music from a theoretical, historical, cultural, technical, and esthetic perspective appropriate to their level of comprehension, while utilizing healthy and appropriate vocal technique. The objective is to perform quality high school/collegiate level literature of moderate to advanced difficulty that spans many genres including sacred, secular, pop, and jazz. Students will also study the tools and techniques composers use to elicit the aesthetic and emotional response unique to each piece of music being studied. Mandatory obligations of the course include in- school/morning rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and concerts, as outlined in the course syllabus. Commitment to the group is a basic expectation of the course. (*Each singer must purchase portions of their choir uniform.) Recommended sight reading skills and knowledge of music theory concepts differs for each ensemble and is recommended at a high level for auditioned ensembles. The music selected for every ensemble is the “textbook” for the course and serves as a vehicle to teach specific musical concepts. Great care is taken to select quality literature that is technically and musically appropriate for the unique needs of each ensemble. There is a consistent use of four-part construction (sometimes six parts), and the composer’s use of rhythms, key signature, meter, and texture fall at various levels of difficulty, providing challenges for music readers, but also a means for gradual growth for those who are just beginning their music experiences.

Orchestra Enrollment All incoming 9th grade orchestra students should register for Symphony Orchestra. Auditions for placement into the Chamber Orchestra will occur before April of the preceding school year. The typical sequence for Orchestra students is Symphony Orchestra and then audition for Chamber Orchestra in their sophomore, junior, and senior years.

Class: Chamber Orchestra Course Number: 1909A Alt & 1909B Alt Credit: 1.0 (Meets all year on alternating day schedule) Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): One year in Symphony Orchestra, Audition (including Class A Solo, 3 Octave Scales, Sight-reading) Weighted: No Orchestra classes provide a learning environment for students to develop musical knowledge, skills, and understandings through a variety of experiences - creating, performing, responding to, and making connections to music - ultimately building a lifelong appreciation of music. The orchestra curriculum aims to expand students’ understanding of music within larger personal, cultural, and historical contexts through performance inquiry, theoretical study, and connection with peers through music. Large ensemble instruction utilizes both traditional rehearsal models as well as personalized learning opportunities to enhance student’s experience and interaction with the curriculum. Creating, Performing, and Responding, and Connecting will all be addressed within the large ensemble structure through study of quality orchestral literature as well as music history and theory. Students will work toward fostering independent musicianship and problem solving skills through their participation in orchestra. Commitment to the group is a basic expectation of this course.

Class: Symphony Orchestra Course Number: 1904A Alt & 1904B Alt Credit: 1.0 (Meets all year on alternating day schedule) Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Orchestra classes provide a learning environment for students to develop musical knowledge, skills, and understandings through a variety of experiences - creating, performing, responding to, and making connections to music - ultimately building a lifelong appreciation of music. The orchestra curriculum aims to expand students’ understanding of music within larger personal, cultural, and historical contexts through performance inquiry, theoretical study, and connection with peers through music. Large ensemble instruction utilizes both traditional rehearsal models as well as personalized learning opportunities to enhance student’s experience and interaction with the curriculum. Creating, Performing, and Responding, and Connecting will all be addressed within the large ensemble structure through study of quality orchestral literature as well as music history and theory. Students will work toward fostering independent musicianship and problem solving skills through their participation in orchestra. Commitment to the group is a basic expectation of this course.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1.5 credits of Physical Education is required for graduation and should be taken over the course of 3 separate years. Physical Education 9 Physical Education 9 is a graduation requirement for all students and a prerequisite for all upper level physical education courses. PE 9 may be taken through the School District of Elmbrook’s Summer School program; if PE 9 is taken in the summer, no physical education course taken the next school year will be counted toward the graduation requirement.

The Following are Choices for PE Courses in Grades 10-12 Students Students in grades 10-12 must complete 1 additional credit (2 classes) of physical education coursework to meet the state and district graduation requirement. To meet the graduation requirement, the physical education courses must be taken at least one school year apart and a course may only be taken one time except where noted in the course offering guide. All PE courses will have a swimming unit and fitness assessment component. For each class, the swimming unit may be comprised of a variety of skills and water games as determined by the teacher of the course. Students will be fitness tested for cardiovascular endurance, muscle endurance, flexibility, agility and muscular strength. The FitnessGram Pacer Test is a common assessment across all classes and is assessed two times throughout the term.

PE 9 .5 Credit Grade 9 Recommended Prerequisite: None

Lifetime Sports .5 Credit Grade 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite: PE 9 or equivalent

Personal Fitness & Wellness .5 Credit Grade 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite: PE 9 or equivalent Course may be taken multiple times

Variety Sports .5 Credit Grade 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite: PE 9 or equivalent

Ultimate Strength & Conditioning .5 Credit Grade 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite: PE 9 or equivalent Course may be taken multiple times

Team & Racquet Sports .5 Credit Grade 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite: PE 9 or equivalent

Outdoor Pursuits .5 Credit Grade 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite: 1 credit of PE

Sports Officiating .5 Credit Grade 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite: PE 9 or equivalent

Advanced Team & Individual Sports .5 Credit Grade 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Senior only, 1.5 credits in PE

Lifeguarding .5 Credit Grade 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite: PE 9 or equivalent Must be at least 15 years old during

Class: PE 9 Course Number: 2001 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 HG & D Instruction: Grade 10 HG & D Instruction on abuse prevention occurs during the later part of the semester Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Students are introduced to a variety of physical education activities so that they may continue to develop and explore areas of interest. The five components of health-related fitness, team sports, individual and dual activities, swimming, and team building activities are explored throughout the course. In addition, students will set fitness goals, develop fitness plans, and regularly assess their progress toward fitness goals.

Class: Advanced Team and Individual Sports Course Number: 2021 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): 1.5 credits in Physical Education courses. Weighted: No This physical education class includes experience in more advanced and complex motor skills. Emphasis is placed on student choice for individuals and team games and the attainment of lifetime skills for recreational participation in small and large group situations. The majority of the time will be spent on game play and tournament-type competition with students acting as facilitators of game and tournament play. In an effort to continually build on the student’s fitness level, a variety of fitness based activities will be integrated throughout the term.

Class: Lifeguarding Course Number: 2004 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: PE 9, Age 15 prior to end of course Recommended Prerequisite(s): Level V swimming ability Weighted: No The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguarding participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illness until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. Our Lifeguarding course offers students the chance to achieve Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding. Students will learn various lifeguarding skills, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Students will have a chance to refine rescue skills and work on swimming endurance. Students must turn 15 years old by the end of the term that they are taking the class.

Class: Lifetime Sports Course Number: 2015 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): PE 9 or equivalent Weighted: No Lifetime Sports emphasizes activities that are fun for all ages and combine physical skill with a relaxing social component. Students will have the opportunity to explore sports not common in prerequisite physical education classes. In an effort to continually build on the student’s fitness level, FITNESSGRAM testing and activities related to the five components of fitness will be incorporated throughout the term. Additionally, this class will spend a portion of the term in the pool reviewing strokes and playing water based games. *The class may participate in several out of school field trips which have minimal fees. These field trips are designed to enhance the students’ experience in the course.

Class: Outdoor Pursuits Course Number: 2006 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): PE 9 and Junior/Senior Status Weighted: No Outdoor Pursuits offers classroom and field experience in the areas of archery, team building, canoeing, fishing, rock climbing, frisbee golf, mountain biking, scuba diving, survival skills, rope tying and outdoor living. Activities are designed to teach students lifetime physical and recreational skills, providing an understanding of and respect for the environment in which these activities occur. *The class will participate in several out of school field trips which require fees. These field trips are designed to enhance the students’ experience in the course.

Class: Personal Fitness & Wellness Course Number: 2016 Credit: 0.5 (Repeatable Course) Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): PE 9 or equivalent Weighted: No This course assists students in designing and monitoring a personalized workout and wellness plan. Unlike traditional physical education classes, Personal Fitness & Wellness leverages current fitness trends like group exercise, HIIT, yoga, Pilates, zumba and weight training to help achieve a personal fitness and wellness goal. Topics such as nutrition, hydration, sleep habits, and stress management for optimal personal well- being will be covered on a regular basis. There are also field trips to local fitness facilities to enhance the student’s experience. *There will be a fee associated with all field trips.

Class: Sports Officiating Course Number: 2020 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): PE 9 or equivalent Weighted: No Sports Officiating will help students gain knowledge and understanding of rules and officiating techniques for youth sports while developing their own fitness through participation in team- based sports. This class will consist of both a classroom learning component (aimed toward rules, signals, officiating conduct, etc.) and daily opportunities for fitness and exercise. Students will be provided several opportunities to officiate games during class time. This course will prepare students for potential employment as a sports official.

Class: Team and Racquet Sports Course Number: 2008 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): PE 9 or equivalent Weighted: No The emphasis in Team and Racquet Sports is placed on the rules and skills necessary to play at a competitive level. Emphasis is also placed on attainment of lifetime skills and sports for recreational participation. In an effort to continually build on the student’s fitness level, FITNESSGRAM testing and activities related to the five components of fitness will be incorporated throughout the term. The instruction is fast paced and students will be competing in games on a daily basis. Additionally, this class will spend a portion of the term in the pool reviewing strokes and playing water based games.

Class: Ultimate Strength and Conditioning Course Number: 2019 Credit: 0.5 (Repeatable Course) Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): PE 9 or equivalent Weighted: No This course is designed for students that would like to create and manage their own personal fitness plans. Students will be introduced to concepts of program design such as selection and arrangement of exercises, determining sets, reps, and loads, and the monitoring and testing of physical performance. Students will also engage in a battery of health-related fitness tests to assess their individual fitness levels and create a foundation for personalization of their own fitness plans. Cardiovascular exercise will also be included to round out a complete fitness plan.

Class: Variety Sports Course Number: 2013 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): PE 9 or equivalent Weighted: No The emphasis in Variety sports is placed on the rules and skills necessary to play at a competitive level. The sports that are played will be non-traditional, with the exception of some racquet sports. Emphasis is also placed on attainment of lifetime skills and sports for recreational participation. In an effort to continually build on the student’s fitness level, FITNESSGRAM testing and activities related to the five components of fitness will be incorporated throughout the term. The instruction is fast paced and students will be competing in games on a daily basis. Additionally, this class will spend a portion of the term in the pool reviewing strokes and playing water based games.

SCIENCE Three (3.0) credits of science are required for graduation. Please note that most universities suggest students take Biology and 2 credits of Physical Science (Chemistry, Geology, Astronomy & Meteorology, Physics, AP Chemistry, AP Physics). Class: Anatomy and Physiology Course Number: 2101A & 2101B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Biology Weighted: No Anatomy and Physiology is an advanced biology course designed to expose students to the form and function of the human body with an emphasis on structures, interactions, and cellular components. Extensive use and knowledge of vocabulary, including medical terminology, is emphasized throughout the course.

Class: Biology Course Number: 2102A & 2102B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Biology is a laboratory science course that investigates the relationship between structure and function from molecules to organisms and systems, the interdependence and interactions of biotic and abiotic components of the environment, and mechanisms that maintain continuity and lead to changes in population over time. Students explore biological concepts through an inquiry approach.

Class: Honors Biology Course Number: 2103A & 2103B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Biology is a laboratory science course that investigates the relationship between structure and function from molecules to organisms and systems, the interdependence and interactions of biotic and abiotic components of the environment, and mechanisms that maintain continuity and lead to changes in populations over time. Students explore biological concepts through an inquiry approach. Honors Biology is a more in depth course and provides a more expanded curriculum (compared to biology) and will provide more challenge for the self-directed learner.

Class: Astronomy & Meteorology Course Number: 2114 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Astronomy will include the origin and history of the universe, the formation of the Earth, and the solar system. Many standard conceptual astronomy topics such as planets, stars, galaxies and more intriguing topics such as the origin of the planet and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence will be discussed. We will also study Meteorology which will include atmospheric makeup, water in the atmosphere, storm systems, and weather. Class: AP Biology Course Number: 2160A & 2160B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Successfully completing Biology and Chemistry is strongly recommended Weighted: Yes AP Biology is designed to be the equivalent of a College Introductory Biology Course taken by biology majors during their first year. This course differs significantly from the usual high school biology course in respect to the textbook used, the range and depth of topics covered, and the time and effort required. A heavy emphasis will be placed on inquiry based laboratory investigations. For each big idea students will design and execute at least two laboratory investigations. All investigations and activities will emphasize the seven science practices that are designed to deepen students understanding of each big idea and allow connections to be made between each one. AP Biology will provide opportunities for students to develop, record, and communicate the results of laboratory investigations. Class: Marine Biology Course Number: 2104 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Biology Weighted: No Within this course, students will explore the basic principles of marine biology, ocean ecology, marine life, and the impact that human activity has on marine life. Grounded in scientific inquiry, specific topics students examine include marine ecosystems and the relationships among species; the evolution, adaptation, and classification of marine species; and human impact and sustainability of our world’s oceans.

Class: Chemistry Course Number: 2105A & 2105B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Algebra I Weighted: No General Chemistry introduces students to chemistry and provides the foundation for a college chemistry experience. Students will work to develop problem-solving skills and the math necessary to carry out scientific calculations. Topics studied include: chemical and physical change, conversions, atomic models, the mole concepts, electron configurations, periodic law, chemical bonding, naming compounds, writing formulas, reaction types, stoichiometry, gas laws, kinetic molecular theory, heat changes in reactions, and solution chemistry. Tests, quizzes, and lab activities require students to demonstrate competent algebraic math skills along with critical, analytical and abstract thought. Class: Honor Chemistry Course Number: 2106A & 2106B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Algebra II concurrent enrollment Weighted: No In Honors Chemistry, students will work to develop skills in scientific calculations and problem-solving techniques. Beyond the general chemistry curriculum, honor students will study quantum theory, thermodynamics, acid-base reactions, pH, indicators, titrations, and advanced stoichiometric relations with more sophisticated, multi-step problems. In addition, each unit is explored in greater depth and at a faster pace than the general chemistry course. Tests, quizzes, and lab reports require students to demonstrate strong math skills along with critical, analytical and abstract thought. Class: Ecology Course Number: 2109 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Biology Weighted: No Students investigate the living and nonliving aspects of the environment and how they impact one another. Current environmental issues are discussed throughout the term including topics such as endangered species and natural resources management. Web-based instruction, reading, discussions, audiovisual presentations, fieldwork and lecture are teaching and learning strategies used to help students gain mastery of ecological concepts.

Class: AP Chemistry Course Number: 2161A & 2161B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of or concurrent with Algebra II and Chemistry Weighted: Yes AP Chemistry is for students who have the willingness and ability to meet the academic challenges of a full college chemistry course. The focus of the class is to prepare students for the AP Chemistry exam, which is taken in May, to potentially earn college credit. This rigorous course requires extensive study/preparation outside of the classroom and emphasizes strong chemical/mathematical relationships and in-depth analysis of chemical reactions. The AP Chemistry course requires students to research and investigate chemical principles in the laboratory, while developing precise, effective lab techniques. Class: Organic Chemistry Course Number: 2107A & 2107B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Regular or Honors Chemistry Weighted: No Organic Chemistry is a comprehensive introduction to the chemistry of carbon. Students will work to develop skills and understanding of current ideas of bonding and structure, major reaction mechanisms and pathways, and complete an organic based research project. This course will prepare students for entrance to College Level Organic Chemistry.

Class: AP Environmental Science Course Number: 2162A & 2162B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Biology and Chemistry strongly recommended Weighted: Yes AP Environmental Science is focused on the study of the interrelationships between organisms and their physical surroundings and the effects man has within the worldwide ecosystem. This course provides students with knowledge to evaluate choices that humans have made that have impacted the environment and optimize worldwide living standards. The course emphasizes the development of scientific principles, which allow students to identify and analyze environmental problems and associated risks. Students also examine solutions that can resolve/prevent ecological problems through critical and creative thinking skills.

Class: Geology Course Number: 2115 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No This course is an introduction to the geological processes within and on the surface of the earth. Students will learn the description, classification and origin of minerals and rocks. Students will also study the internal and external processes that include volcanism, earthquakes, deformation, mountain building.

Class: Physics Course Number: 2111A & 2111B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Physics is the study of the relationship between matter and energy and is conceptual in nature. The course is concerned with the fundamental laws and principles of the physical world and their practical applications. Topics of study are selected from the following: mechanics, wave motion, light, sound, and electricity. Course activities involve laboratory work with comprehensive reports, student presentations, math skills such as Algebra and Graphing Familiarity, and periodic classroom demonstrations.

Class: AP Physics I Course Number: 2165A & 2165B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Algebra II or concurrent enrollment Weighted: Yes AP Physics I is equivalent to a first-semester algebra- based college physics course. The course covers Newtonian mechanics, work, energy, power, rotational motion, momentum, mechanical waves, sound and an introduction to electric circuits. The ability to develop and use physics knowledge by using scientific inquiry and reasoning is at the heart of this course. It is recommended that students who take this course follow it with AP Physics 2 for a complete coverage of physics topics and adequate preparation for college science courses.

Class: AP Physics II: Algebra-Based Course Number: 2166A & 2166B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: Yes AP Physics II is the equivalent to a second-semester algebra- based college physics course. The course covers fluid mechanics: thermodynamics; electricity and magnetism: optics and atomic and nuclear physics. The ability to develop and use physics knowledge by using scientific inquiry and reasoning is at the heart of this course. Students interested in Engineering and the physical science should follow this course with AP Physics C: Calculus-Based.

Class: AP Physics C Course Number: 2164A & 2164B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Physics or Advanced Placement Physics I and Advanced Placement Calculus or concurrent enrollment in Advanced Placement Calculus Weighted: Yes AP Physics C: Mechanics is a calculus-based, college-level physics course, especially appropriate for students planning to specialize or major in physical science or engineering. The course explores topics such as kinematics; Newton’s laws of motion: work, energy and power: systems of particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; and oscillations and gravitation. Introductory differential and integral calculus is used throughout the course. AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism is also a calculus-based, college-level physics course, especially appropriate for students planning to specialize or major in physical science or engineering. The course explores topics such as electrostatics; conductors, capacitors, and dielectrics; electric circuits; magnetic fields; and electrostatics; conductors, capacitors, and dielectrics; electric circuits; magnetic fields; and electromagnetism. Introductory differential and integral calculus is used throughout the course.

Class: Project Lead The Way (PLTW) - Biomedical Innovation Course Number: 2072 & 2072B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Medical Interventions (MI) Weighted: No In thePLTW Biomedical Science sequence, students build on the knowledge and skills gained from previous courses to design innovative solutions for the most pressing health challenges of the 21st century. Students address topics ranging from public health and biomedical engineering to clinical medicine and physiology. They have the opportunity to work on an independent design project.

Class: Project Lead The Way (PLTW) - Human Body Systems Course Number: 2168A & 2168B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Project Lead The Way (PLTW) - Principles of Biomedical Science or Biology Weighted: No Students examine the interactions of human body systems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. Students design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of the human body, and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal mannequin, work through interesting real world cases and often play the role of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries. *This is the second course (in the series of four) in the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences program. Class: Project Lead The Way (PLTW) - Principles of Biomedical Science Course Number: 2167A & 2167B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No This course provides an introduction to the biomedical sciences through exciting hands-on projects and problems. Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. They determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person, and investigate the lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, medicine, research processes and bioinformatics. Key biological concepts including homeostasis, metabolism, inheritance of traits, and defense against disease are embedded in the curriculum. Engineering principles including the design process, feedback loops, and the relationship of structure to function are also incorporated. This course is designed to provide an overview of all the courses in the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences program and lay the scientific foundation for subsequent courses.

Class: Project Lead The Way (PLTW) - Medical Interventions Course Number: 2071A & 2071B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Project Lead The Way (PLTW) - Human Body Systems or AP Biology or Human Anatomy & Physiology Weighted: No Students investigate a variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the life of a fictitious family. The course is a “How-To” manual for maintaining overall health and homeostasis in the body. Students explore how to prevent and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; prevent, diagnose and treat cancer; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through these scenarios, students are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics. Offered within the LAUNCH Biomedical Solutions Strand.

Class: Culture of Healthcare (Transcripted Credit) Course Number: 1505A & 1505B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No This class is designed for the student who has an interest in pursuing a career in the healthcare industry. Health careers are explored through the use of guest speakers, job shadowing, and individual investigation. Students assess their own personal interests and aptitudes for working in this rapidly growing area. Current issues regarding health care are addressed. This course is transcripted with Waukesha County Technical College; students enrolled are eligible to earn 2 college credits that appear on a college transcript (may/may not be transferable to other institutions of higher education).Offered within the LAUNCH Medicine and Healthcare Strand, as well as the LAUNCH Biomedical Solutions Strand.

Class: Medical Terminology (Transcripted Credit) Course Number: 1510A & 1510B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Biology or concurrent enrollment recommended Weighted: No Medical Terminology focuses on the component parts of medical terms, prefixes, suffixes, and root words. Students practice formation, analysis and reconstruction of terms. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, and pronunciation. The course also includes an introduction to operative, diagnostic, therapeutic, and symptomatic terminology of all body systems, as well as, systemic and surgical terminology. This course is transcripted with Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) and may be transferable to other institutions of higher education. This course may be recognized by UW-Milwaukee School of Nursing. Offered within the LAUNCH Medicine and Healthcare Strand.

SOCIAL STUDIES Three (3.0) credits of social students are required for graduation. Grade Level

Required Course Work

World History

20th Century American History

No Specific Required Course

P.A.D and Economics

AP Course Offerings

AP Human Geography

AP European History (typically taken in the sophomore year) *AP US History (with teacher recommendation) AP Psychology AP Human Geography

Elective Offerings

None

AP European History *AP US History *AP Microeconomics *AP Macroeconomics *AP Government AP Psychology AP Human Geography Modern Society Current Issues Crime, Society, & the Law International Relations Abnormal Psychology Psychology

*These AP Courses can be taken in place of required course similar content (example: AP U.S. History for 20th Century). 20th Century is typically taken in the sophomore year, but can be fulfilled in the junior or senior year.

Class: 20th Century American History Course Number: 2202A & 2202B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Beginning with an analysis of significant events of the 19th Century, 20th Century American History asks students to examine and understand the importance of the emergence of the United States as a world power, and track the political, social, and economic changes of each decade through the end of the century. Students will demonstrate knowledge of major historical figures, dates and events of each decade. Throughout the decades, students will identify strengths and weaknesses of American foreign policy, analyze the economic impact of various changes, and evaluate public policy and compare/contrast a variety of reform movements.

Class: Abnormal Psychology Course Number: 2210 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Abnormal Psychology investigates the experience and expression of psychological disorders, what it means to be abnormal, and its effect on people’s lives. Students are encouraged to think analytically and challenge their beliefs regarding abnormal behavior while learning the biological/scientific/socio-cultural basis for mental illnesses. Students will learn about the subjective experience, causal factors, clinical presentation, and methods of assessment and treatment of different types of psychological disorders.

Class: Crime, Society and Law Course Number: 2211 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No This course will introduce students to the US legal system, including the federal and state court systems, and constitutional and criminal law. Additionally, students will become familiar with criminology, corrections, deviance, and profiling. Students will gain an understanding of the careers associated with the legal and justice system and rehabilitation/corrections.

Class: Economics Course Number: 2204 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Economics will introduce the student to microeconomic and macroeconomic theories and problems. This is an introductory overview of economics. The emphasis on this course is on decision- making. The course equips each student with the ability to become a better decision maker regarding economic events and problems so they will become a more informed citizen. The students will study the foundations of economic analysis, demand and supply mechanics, competitive and noncompetitive markets, the role of profit, labor economics, money and banking economics, income distribution and poverty, government spending and taxing decisions, investing, measuring economic performance of our nation, inflation, unemployment, debts and deficits, and international economics. Students will engage in critical thinking activities, discussions, debates, and term projects to gain an understanding of these economic concepts in addition to traditional testing issues. Class: Foundations of Child Development Course Number: 1501 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No This course is a systematic study of child growth and development from conception through the teenage years. Emphasis is on principles underlying physical, intellectual, emotional and social development, and methods of child study and practical implications. This course begins by analyzing the various roles of families and parents in society. Students will understand the rewards and responsibilities of parenthood. Upon completion, students will understand concepts needed for a career related to working with children. Students will have a foundation that will help build their knowledge of self, family, future family as well as children they may work with now and in the future. The learning experiences in this course will be enhanced with the help of community professionals in careers related to child development.

Class: Current Issues Course Number: 2203 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Current Issues is directed toward teaching high school students to conduct an in-depth study and analysis of important social, economic, and political concerns. Current issues is a dynamic, changing course which meets the students needs for structure and direction, yet allows them the time and freedom to develop research and analysis skills, and to apply them in the formation of intelligent opinions on any issue. Students assist in choosing some of the topics to be analyzed. Some issues selected will provide opportunities for class investigation, while other topics will provide impetus for independent research. Students will use printed, electronic, and visual media to keep current on important news events. Class: AP European History Course Number: 2260A & 2260B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): World History Weighted: Yes The AP European History course focuses on developing students’ understanding of European history from approximately 1450 to the present. The course has students investigate the content of European history for significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in four historical periods, and develop and use the same thinking skills and methods (analyzing primary and secondary sources, making historical comparisons, chronological reasoning, and argumentation) employed by historians when they study the past. The course also provides seven themes (interaction of Europe and the world, poverty and prosperity, cultural and intellectual developments, states and other institutions of power, individual and society, national and European identity, and technological and scientific innovation) that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places. Class: AP Human Geography Course Number: 2273A & 2273B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: Yes The AP Human Geography course is equivalent to an introductory college-level course in human geography. The course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications.

Class: International Relations Course Number: 2215 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): World History Weighted: No International Relations is a course designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of International Relations and American Foreign Policy in a post-Cold War world. Students will explore the sharp challenges facing the United States in the international arena, including terrorism, security, nuclear proliferation, and globalizations, with a special focus on diplomacy and public policy.

Class: AP Microeconomics (AP Micro) Course Number: 2262 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: Yes This course prepares the students to pass the Microeconomics Advanced Placement test in May and potentially earn college credit. Students who are considering studying business, education, law, pre-Med, or graduate school should take AP Economics to bolster their analytical skills. The course gives students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the larger economic system. It places primary emphasis on demand and supply theories, and how it influences the prices of goods and services, resources, interest rates, rents and wage levels. Students will gain an in depth understanding of the different types of competitive markets and how decisions are made in each type. The role government plays in regulating and promoting economic efficiency, equity and economic goals is analyzed in great depth.

Class: AP Macroeconomics (AP Macro) Course Number: 2261 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: Yes This is the second part of an Advanced Placement Economics course. This course prepares students to pass the Advanced Placement test in May in Macroeconomics and potentially earn college credit. Whereas AP Microeconomics focuses its attention on the small parts that make up the entire economy, Advanced Placement Macroeconomics focuses on analyzing the economy as a whole unit. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the problems, principles, theories, and solutions to our nation’s economy. The emphasis in macroeconomics is on measuring national economic performance, such as unemployment, inflation, and gross domestic product, and analyzing solutions to these economic problems by applying monetary and fiscal policy. The student will explore and analyze the methods the government uses to improve our economy. In addition, the course will develop an understanding of international economic principles and applications. Class: Modern Society Course Number: 2207 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Modern Society offers students an introduction to the field of sociology. It provides the students with an understanding of the tools and techniques of sociology. This course is designed for students who want to study human relationships, particularly during adolescence. Students will learn about how sociologists study cultures and their differences. Knowledge of minority groups will be expanded in an attempt to create an awareness of prejudicial attitudes and discriminatory practices. This course will also expose students to how social groups and social classes affect human behavior.

Class: Principles of American Democracy Course Number: 2208 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Principles of American Democracy provide students with a working knowledge of the structure and function of the federal government. Students will investigate the basic principles of our government, the rights, freedoms, and responsibilities of U.S. citizens, the adaptability of our democratic system to our changing world and society, the role of public opinion and special interests in policy-making, the role of political parties, and basic election procedures.

Class: Psychology Course Number: 2209 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Psychology explores the fascinating subject of human behavior and the mind. It seeks to explain why people think, feel, and behave the way they do. The subject matter of psychology is the individual. Through a variety of classroom activities and experiments, the student is introduced to basic principles of psychology such as learning, dreams, behavior, psychological disturbance, and human development through the lifespan.

Class: AP Psychology Course Number: 2263A & 2263B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: Yes The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice.

Class: AP United States History Course Number: 2265A & 2265B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): World History Weighted: Yes The AP U.S. History course focuses on developing students’ understanding of American history from approximately 1491 to the present. The course has students investigate the content of U.S. history for significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in nine historical periods, and develop and use the same thinking skills and methods (analyzing primary and secondary sources, making historical comparisons, chronological reasoning, and argumentation) employed by historians when they study the past. The course also provides seven themes (American and national identity; migration and settlement; politics and power; work, exchange, and technology; America in the world; geography and the environment; and culture and society) that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places.

Class: AP United States Government and Politics Course Number: 2264A & 2264B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: Yes AP U.S. Government and Politics is a survey course that provides an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. This course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific case studies. Students will explore the various institutions, groups and beliefs that comprise the American political system. Focus areas will include: the Constitutional foundations of the U.S. government; how mass media, interest groups, and political parties influence the daily functioning of our government; public policy and factors that influence policy agenda; and the development of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties through Supreme Court decisions. Students will be expected to demonstrate critical thinking and analysis in writing that is consistent with the free response questions on the AP Exam. Note: This is a full year class that fulfills the graduation requirement for Government. Any student who drops the course after one semester has NOT fulfilled the graduation requirements and will need to take Principles of American Democracy to meet the graduation requirements. Class: World History Course Number: 2201A & 2201B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: Yes World History provides students with a working knowledge of world history beginning with the European Renaissance and Reformation through the late 20th century. Students will examine and understand the importance of historical, political, economic, and social changes during this period. Topics to be studied include religious change development of science/technology, imperialism/nationalism, shifts in world power, world wars, revolutions, and the emergence of the Cold War.

WORLD LANGUAGES Class: French 1 Course Number: 1601A & 1601B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Have you ever wanted to eat a croissant while looking at the Eiffel Tower? Have you ever wanted to travel to Paris and stroll on the Champs-Elysees? Have you ever wanted to flip a crepe and say "Oh là là!" If so, French is for you! You will learn the basics of communicating and be able to talk about yourself and your family. You will also be able to compare your culture to the various cultures of the French-speaking world. Bon voyage!

Class: French 2 Course Number: 1602A & 1602B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): French 1 Weighted: No Through the study of French-speaking people, French 2 expands previous knowledge of the French language through the study of train and airplane travel, sports, daily routine and general health, and cultural and leisure activities. The students will express themselves and initiate conversations in the present and past tenses.

Class: French 3 Course Number: 1603A & 1603B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): French 2 Weighted: No Through the study of French-speaking people, French 3 will expand previous knowledge with the study of telecommunications, travel and transportation, health and medicine, the banking and postal systems, and gastronomy. Students will express themselves and initiate conversations. Students will speak, read, write, and comprehend with an emphasis on the present, past, future, imperfect, conditional, and command forms.

Class: French 4 Course Number: 1604A & 1604B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): French 3 Weighted: No French 4 will expand previous knowledge through the study of foreign travel, public transportation, holidays, professions, and cultural etiquette in France, the Maghreb, and agriculture in France. Students will speak, write, read, and comprehend in the indicative and subjunctive mood. Students will also read authentic French short stories and will explore French cinema.

Class: French 5* (CAPP Course at BCHS & BEHS) Course Number: 1605A & 1605B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): French 4 Weighted: Yes Through the study of the French-speaking world, French 5 will expand previous knowledge through the study of literature, history, current events, film and the arts and the sciences. Students will examine their own place in the global culture through their study of selected short stories, poems, novels, and other resources. Students will develop the ability to express themselves coherently, resourcefully, and with reasonable fluency and accuracy in both written and spoken French. Course content can reflect intellectual interests shared by the students and teachers. This course may be taken for dual credit through the UW- Oshkosh CAPP.

Class: German 1 Course Number: 1611A & 1611B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Here are the three top reasons why you should take German: 1. English and German belong to the same language family. That’s why German is easy to learn. 2. Want to make money? Germany is the largest European trading partner with the US. 3. Hate to pay tuition? Go to a German school for free! Most German universities don’t charge tuition. If this sounds good to you, take German! In German 1 you’ll learn the basics of communicating and be able to talk about yourself, your friends and your family.

Class: German 2 Course Number: 1612A & 1612B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): German 1 Weighted: No Through the topics of holidays, celebrations, films, will build on skills gained in German I. In German II, students will express themselves using present, past and future tenses. Students will also continue to learn about other German speaking countries. It is suggested that the student have a C or better in the current course OR consent of the current instructor to advance to the next level. Class: German 4 Course Number: 1614A & 1614B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): German 3 Weighted: No This is the year of inventions, contemporary issues, and legends! Students will build on previous knowledge as they explore new topics through a variety of media. Students will deepen their cultural insights through the use of literature and other authentic materials. They will express themselves in German creatively, using more complex grammar, such as relative pronouns and passive voice.

Class: German 3 Course Number: 1613A & 1613B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): German 2 Weighted: No In German 3, students will further develop communicative skills through the themes of Family and Home, Food and Visual Arts. Literature is introduced through the study of fairy tales, Aesop’s fables, and other short stories. More complex grammar, including adjective endings, complex sentence structure, and genitive forms will be introduced. Class: German 5* (CAPP Course at BCHS & BEHS) Course Number: 1615A & 1615B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): German 4 Weighted: Yes Students will refine their German skills through literature, history, culture and review of major grammatical concepts. Topics may include: immigration, World War II, forms of prejudice, music and art. Students will become increasingly fluent as they begin to hypothesize, negotiate and persuade in German. German 5 provides a solid foundation for study of German at the college level. This course may be taken for dual credit through the UW - Oshkosh CAPP.

Class: Latin 1 Course Number: 1621A & 1621B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No The beginning Latin student will be introduced to the culture and history of the ancient civilizations through a study of the basics of the language. The first year student will build a basic vocabulary and study the essentials of grammar to foster skill in reading and comprehending fabricated Latin as well as responding orally to basic classroom management questions. The application of Latin grammar and vocabulary to English skills offers the student a practical 21st century approach to a foundational language. Cultural topics including the Roman family, children’s sports, slavery and the early Roman Republic will augment the student’s foundation in Western Civilization.

Class: Latin 2 Course Number: 1622A & 1622B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Latin 1 Weighted: No The second year Latin student, after a review of basic grammar, will expand his/her Latin vocabulary and move into the study of more advanced grammatical constructions. This study of the language and its application to English will be incorporated into a framework of cultural topics, which include Roman government, the expansion of the Empire, Roman dining and food, entertainment and sports. The application of the Roman ideals to the development of Western Civilization will continue.

Class: Latin 3 Course Number: 1623A & 1623B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Latin 2 Weighted: No The third year Latin student will continue to develop his/her ability to use the language through the reading, comprehension and interpretation of both original Latin and modern, fabricated Latin. Stories selected for reading and vocabulary expansion include fairy tales, Harry Potter, and Aesop’s fables. Original authors selected for study, discussion and interpretation include Seneca, Quintilian, Ovid, and Catullus. In conjunction with the basic functions of the language, the student will continue to develop his/her command of Latin with composition using compound sentences and primary tenses of the subjunctive. Cultural topics including Roman emperors and their reigns will provide a basis for discussion and comparison between those facets of the ancient world and modern fine arts, political theory and structure.

Class: Latin 5* (CIS Course at BCHS & BEHS) Course Number: 1625A & 1625B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Latin 4 Weighted: Yes The fifth year student will continue to develop his/her proficiency through reading, comprehension and interpretation of original Latin. Students will read Vergil’s A eneid. In conjunction with refining his/her skills in the basic functions of the language, the student will polish his/her command of Latin with composition in a variety of styles, employing multiple sentence structures and a variety of grammatical constructions. In addition, the course will include the study of the cultural, social and political context of the literature including, but not limited to, Roman religion, government, art, architecture, military aspects and the role of women in ancient society. This course may be taken for dual credit through the University of Minnesota’s College in the Schools Program. Class: Mandarin Chinese 2 Course Number: 1642A & 1642B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Mandarin Chinese 1 Weighted: No Mandarin Chinese 2 will build upon the skills and knowledge learned in Mandarin Chinese 1. Students will continue to develop speaking, reading, and writing skills within the language. Engaging graphics, videos, and authentic traditional practices such as Chinese calligraphy will keep students motivated and make learning Mandarin Chinese exciting and fulfilling.

Class: Latin 4* (CIS Course at BCHS & BEHS) Course Number: 1624A & 1624B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12, Students that are in 11th or 12th grade may receive college credit. 10th grade students would need instructor approval before enrolling in CIS. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Latin 3 Weighted: Yes The fourth year student will continue to expand his/her proficiency through reading, comprehension and interpretation of Latin. Students will read Latin prose, which includes the works of Livy, Cicero, Julius Caesar, and Cornelius Nepos. In conjunction with the basic functions of the language, the student will continue to develop his/her command of Latin with composition using complex sentences and secondary tense subjunctives. Cultural topics including the legends of the founding of Rome, Roman social institutions of marriage, military service, will provide a basis for discussion and comparison between ancient world and modern equivalents. Special interest is taken in Caesar’s role as biased journalist/military historian, xenophobia, Cicero’s rhetorical stratagems, and ancient Greek love/hate relationship with one of their tyrant leaders of the 5th century B.C. This course may be taken for dual credit through the University of Minnesota’s College in the Schools Program. Class: Mandarin Chinese 1 Course Number: 1641A & 1641B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Do you want to go on an adventure through the unique Chinese culture, and taste delicious Chinese food? Do you want to learn a language through stories of Jackie Chan, Mulan, or Chinese Zodiac animals? Do you want to visit China someday, and see the famous and majestic Great Wall and Forbidden City? If so, Mandarin Chinese is for you! It’s useful too – Chinese has the most first language speakers of any language, and China is increasingly important on the world stage. You will learn this fascinating language in easy steps. Read, write, speak, and think in a whole new way. Read and write in Chinese words that turn ordinary words into pieces of art. Speak in tones that add a musical touch to everyday speech.

Class: Mandarin Chinese 3 Course Number: 1643A & 1643B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Mandarin Chinese 2 Weighted: No This course will continue to build on students’ skills and knowledge from Chinese 2. To increase language proficiency, students actively engage in learning opportunities aligned to the three communicative modes (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational) and the five goal areas: communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities. Successful learning in this course will allow students to reach a level of listening, speaking, reading and writing that will allow them to successfully communicate with the language (e.g., when traveling in China).

Class: Mandarin Chinese 4* (CAPP Course at BCHS & BEHS) Course Number: 1644A & 1644B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Mandarin Chinese 3 Weighted: No 中文四欢迎你！ Welcome to Chinese 4! This year you will study a variety of cultural festivals and activities in China in a full-immersion setting. This will be done via the three modes of communication-presentational, interpersonal, and interpretive. By the end of Chinese IV, you will be able to read authentic texts, comprehend authentic films/video clips, write and speak in multiple tenses, and participate in discussions in Chinese.

Class: Spanish 1 Course Number: 1631A & 1631B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No ¡Hola! Wouldn't it be fun to travel to Spain? Mexico? Guatemala? Argentina? Wouldn't you like to learn all about the different types of foods, holidays, and cultural differences from the 21 Spanish-speaking countries? If so, take Spanish. You will learn the basics of communicating and be able to talk about yourself and your family. You will also be able to compare your culture to the various cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Come discover what makes the Hispanic cultures so diverse and find new ways to connect to the larger world. ¡Buen Viaje!

Class: Spanish 2 Course Number: 1632A & 1632B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Spanish 1 Weighted: No Spanish 2 students will expand and spiral previous knowledge into more complex structures through the study of people, activities, pastimes, daily routine, shopping, food and travel. Students will study the language and its function within these topics. Students will study comparatives, superlatives, direct object pronouns, indirect object pronouns, and the imperative, and they will have extensive opportunities to express themselves and initiate conversations in the present, present progressive and preterite tenses.

Class: Spanish 3 Course Number: 1633A & 1633B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Spanish 2 Weighted: No Spanish 3 will expand and spiral previous knowledge into more complex structures through the topics of friends and self, school, the world of work, life at home and personal past life and stories, health and fitness. Students will express themselves and initiate conversations. Through the function of language, students will speak, write, read and comprehend in the indicative mood with an emphasis on the present, the preterit and imperfect past, imperative, future, conditional and present perfect tenses.

Class: Spanish 4 Course Number: 1634A & 1634B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Spanish 3 Weighted: No Spanish 4 will expand and spiral previous knowledge through the study of topics that will include Spain, outdoor activities, the arts, friends and relationships, health, community and future plans. Students will speak, write, read and comprehend in the indicative and the subjunctive moods. In the indicative mood, emphasis will be given to the present, past, future, conditional and perfect tenses. In the subjunctive mood, students will learn present, present perfect and imperfect tenses. We explore past participles used as adjectives, adjective clauses, and elements of passive voice. In addition, students read and begin to analyze authentic literature. This course is intended for students who are seriously interested in language study. Spanish 4 places the student in an advanced learning environment with emphasis on interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive communication.

Class: Spanish 5* (CAPP Course at BCHS & BEHS) Course Number: 1635A & 1635B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Spanish 4 Weighted: Yes Spanish 5 will expand and spiral previous knowledge by writing, speaking, and reading at an advanced level. Students will compare and contrast Hispanic cultures and lifestyles with American culture and lifestyles. Students will express themselves by initiating and sustaining conversations utilizing both indicative and subjunctive moods. Students will express ideas orally with accuracy and fluency. Student will read and analyze authentic literature and write compositions using advanced grammatical concepts. Course content will reflect intellectual interests shared by the students and teacher in such areas as literature, current events, the arts, history, culture and sports. Spanish 5 places the student in an environment that prepares the serious student for continued growth in preparation for further study and enjoyment. This course may be taken for dual credit through the UW - Oshkosh CAPP.

Class: Spanish 6* (CAPP Course at BCHS & BEHS) Course Number: 1636A & 1636B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): Spanish 5 Weighted: Yes Spanish 6 is a college level course taught in our high schools. It will cover an intensive grammar review, a comprehensive selection of short stories, plays and poetry written by Spanish-speaking authors, a review and enrichment of vocabulary, and an analysis of a variety of cultural aspects. This course can be taken for dual credit through the UW-Oshkosh CAPP program.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Classes at high school run on a four-block schedule. A four-block schedule is so named because there are four class periods a day. Class periods are approximately 90 minutes long. Each class lasts for nine to eighteen weeks. Under this structure, students earn .5 credits per a nine-week class, and one credit for a class that meets for two nine-week terms. There are some exceptions to this structure in that we continue to offer band, orchestra, and choral music throughout the year on an every-other-day basis. WEIGHTED GRADES The District values academic rigor because it increases student achievement, encourages students to stretch to their potential, and contributes to effective transitioning to postsecondary institutions. The District also recognizes that a policy of adding a minor weight to a grade can appropriately motivate more students to pursue academic rigor, which is aimed at their long-term success. A weight of 0.025 will be added to the cumulative grade point average (GPA) for each completed half-credit within the high school resulting in a total of 0.05 additional weight per-credit course. The courses eligible for weighting are all of the Advanced Placement, Latin IV, and level 5 or 6 World Language courses. A course taken through the Early College Credit Program (ECCP) shall have an added weight only if the course is beyond the current course sequence in math and world languages. These specific ECCP courses earning three, four, or five credits shall be eligible for an added weight. A weight of 0.05 shall be added to the GPA after successful completion of each of the designated courses. ECCP courses earning less than three credits shall not be eligible for an added weight. ADDING/DROPPING A COURSE Prior to the start of a term, students may drop any course and add another course in their schedule for one or more of the following reasons: ● Medical needs ● Failure of a class ● Course is needed for graduation or post secondary prerequisite for a course ● Scheduled in an inappropriate course level ● Change in performance in current year requires change to be made in next year’s schedule If a student meets the above criteria, there is space in the class, and the change does not overload another course, then a change can be made. DROPPING DOWN FROM AN HONORS TO A REGULAR SECTION Students may drop down from an honors section to a regular section of a course only during the first five days of the course or term. At the end of the first term of the course, students may drop down if they have a grade of “C” or lower in the Honors class. The student may only drop down to a regular section of the same course. A student may only drop to a regular section after meeting with specified faculty and completing requisite paperwork. The student’s grade in the non-honors class will be determined by combining the grades earned in both the honors and non-honors class.

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DROPPING A COURSE AFTER THREE WEEKS Dropping any course after the three week marking period into the term to take a study hall will only be permitted if three classes are maintained on a student’s schedule. This drop will result in placement into a study hall and an “F” in the course for the term. This grade will be permanently on the transcript unless the course is retaken for a higher grade. FULL TIME STUDENT STATUS Per School Board policy 6112.1, a full-time student in the district shall meet the following minimum requirements: ● A high school student shall be enrolled in six credits per year. A student can be enrolled in no more than one study hall per day. ● Exception to full-time status may be allowed under certain circumstances for a student involved in, but not limited to, such programs as the following: Individualized Education Plan: Section 504 Plan. NCAA SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY For any student who is planning to pursue NCAA eligibility, it is crucial that the student follows these two steps: ● Consult frequently with your school counselor regarding course selections. ● Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center by the end of your junior year. Please follow the link to the website: https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/ CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES POLICY 6144 Open discussion of controversial issues is the heart of the democratic process and shall be included as a part of the curriculum. Through study of controversial issues – political, economic or social, youth develop abilities of critical evaluation which are needed for responsible citizenship. The study of controversial issues should be objective and scholarly, with minimal emphasis on opinion. No political or economic system other than our own democratic system of government shall be advocated by staff. No student shall be required to read a book or view instructional materials if his/her parent/guardian has objections for moral, religious, and/or political reasons. Adult students who object to material for moral, religious and/or political reasons shall not be required to use the materials for study purposes. Whenever possible, substitute materials shall be provided. A faculty member, parent/guardian, student or resident may question the appropriateness of instructional materials through a process outlined in Practice Statement 6144. HONORS DIPLOMA The Board of Education believes in recognizing students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average and who have taken sufficient courses selected from the courses identified below. The following criteria will be utilized to grant honors diplomas to students: 1. Students must achieve a 3.5 overall grade point average by the end of the seventh semester of high school. 2. Students must earn 6 or more credits by the end of the senior year in courses selected from the following: a. All honor courses b. All advanced placement courses c. All level 5 and 6 World Language courses and Organic Chemistry d. All Dual Enrollment/Transcripted credit courses

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THE PASS-FAIL OPTION permits senior students to select courses for a credit with a Pass/Fail grade. Courses eligible for such selection must be beyond the credits required for graduation and cannot count toward the Honors Diploma (Honors, Advanced Placement, Level 5 or 6 World Language, or Organic Chemistry). Students electing the Pass/Fail option are required to complete all of the usual coursework and must receive a course average of 70% or greater to receive the Pass grade. The Pass/Fail option must be selected before the course begins with no changes thereafter. The credit earned with the Pass/Fail option will be included in the transcript, but will not be computed in the grade point average and does not count toward the Honors Diploma. No more than a total of 1.00 credit may be earned. The Pass/Fail option encourages students to explore academic coursework they may otherwise not take. COURSE RETAKE provides the student the opportunity to demonstrate increased mastery of the course expectations for a course previously taken. The highest course grade earned will be recorded for transcript and grade point average purposes. All other entries for the same course will be deleted from the transcript and grade point average. ACCELERATION (subject and/or whole-grade) information can be found in Policies 5123 and 6142.1. TALENT DEVELOPMENT / ADVANCED LEARNERS (Gifted & Talented) Refer to the Talent Development website to access the Handbook and/or other resources. SPECIAL EDUCATION needs are met by the School District of Elmbrook according to the procedures established through Chapter 115 of the State Statutes and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of the Federal Statutes. If a student is determined to be a child with a disability and needs specialized instruction, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed to identify the goals, objectives, and related services the student requires. Placement is a team decision and parents are equal participants on the team. DRIVER EDUCATION United Driving School has contracted with the School District of Elmbrook to offer Driver Education courses during the school day. Driver Education is offered during a student’s study hall and consists of approximately 10 days of classroom instruction and an additional 20 hours of online instruction. In addition to registering for Driver Education with the School District of Elmbrook, students/families must also formally register with United Driving School at www.uniteddrivingschoolwi.com. There is an additional fee for enrolling in Driver Education and United Driving will invoice students directly.

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DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL: NON-COURSE FEES Required Registration Fees: Registration - Material and Technology

Description Fee $103.00

The registration fee will help defray a portion of the cost of technology supplies, textbooks, workbooks, current events magazines and other consumable supplies and materials for classroom instruction. Refunds: $25.75 for each quarter not in attendance. No fees will be refunded in the last quarter.

Co-Curricular District Fees - Optional Participation:

Description Fee

User Fee: Athletics ($80/sport - $160 max)

$80.00

User fees may be paid at the beginning of the year or within five days after the start of the activity.

User Fee: Co-Curricular Club Fee (one time)

$45.00

User Fee: Forensics/Debate per Event

$70.00

User Fee: Music/Drama ($65/event - $130 max)

$65.00

User Fee: Solo/Ensemble (doesn’t include accompanist)

$45.00

Assessment Fees - Optional Participation:

Description Fee

PSAT

$16.00 (subject to change)

10th and 11th grade; fees are subject to change.

AP Testing

$98.00 (subject to change)

AP test registration and payments will be handled through totalregistration.net; fees are subject to change

Point of Sale - Optional *all fees subject to change

Description Fee

Parking Fee

$200

$100/semester: $3.00 for daily pass

Padlock - Hall Locker or Gym Locker

$5.00

Transcript Fees

$2.00

$2.00 Unofficial transcript (school counseling department) $2.00 Official transcript (Parchment)

Athletic Activity Card

$40.00

Admission pass to home Athletic Events (WIAA tournaments not included)

Athletic Gate Prices - Students

$4.00/ event

Athletic Gate Prices - Adults

$5.00/ event

Student Planner (replacement)

$5.00

Work Permit

$10.00

Only if under the age of 16

Lost ID

$5.00

Non-sufficient Fund Returned Check Service Charge

$20.00

Examples of other Variable Non-Course Fees:

Lost Uniform

Library Fees

Lost Textbook Fee

Field Trips

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COURSE AND CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION The information in this guide is intended to help you in your selection of courses for next year. Make your selection with a great deal of thought because many of the courses offered next year will be based on the selections students make. Your high school and post high school plans should be kept in mind when making your course selections. Your counselor is available to assist with course selection. The next page will serve as a worksheet for you in determining which required courses you have yet to take. Students must register for a minimum of 3 credits per semester, 6 credits per year.

English Total Credits

English 9 or Honors

English 10 or Honors

English 11 or AP Language & Composition

2 Additional English Electives

Fine and/or Practical Arts Total Credits

Personal Finance or Financial Management and Investing

0.5

Health

0.5

Mathematics Total Credits

Physical Education Total Credits 1.5 Physical Education 9

0.5

Two Physical Education Electives

Science Total Credits 3 Social Science Total Credits

World History

20th Century American History or AP US History

Principles of American Democracy or AP Government

0.5

Economics or AP Microeconomics or AP Macroeconomics

0.5

Elective Total Credits

7.5

Total Required for Graduation

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*Students must complete the entire AP Government and Politics 2 term course to meet this graduation requirement. COURSE INDEX Course Title AP Capstone

Grade Level

Credit

Page

AP Seminar

10-12

1.0

AP Research

11-12

1.0

Applied Technology and Engineering

Automotive Strand

N/A

Automotive Academy (Repeatable)

11-12

0.5

Automotive Technology I

10-12

0.5

Automotive Technology II

10-12

0.5

Automotive Technology III

10-12

0.5

Small Engines

9-12

0.5

Constructive/Woods Strand

N/A

Architecture

9-12

0.5

Building Construction I

9-12

0.5

Building Construction II

9-12

0.5

Wood Design and Production I

9-12

0.5

Wood Design and Production II

9-12

0.5

11-12

0.5

Digital Imaging Strand

N/A

Digital Imaging and Design I

9-12

0.5

Digital Imaging and Design II

9-12

0.5

11-12

0.5

Video Production

9-12

0.5

Yearbook Publication Design and Production (Repeatable)

9-12

0.5

Engineering/CAD Strand

N/A

Woods Seminar

Digital Imaging Seminar (Repeatable)

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Computer Aided Design (CAD)

9-12

0.5

Project Lead The Way: Aerospace Engineering (AE)

11-12

1.0

Project Lead The Way: Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Automation (CIM)

10-12

1.0

Project Lead The Way: Digital Electronics (DE)

11-12

1.0

Project Lead The Way: Engineering Design and Development (EDD)

11-12

1.0

9-12

1.0

10-12

1.0

9-12

0.5

Project Lead The Way: Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) Project Lead The Way: Principles of Engineering (POE) Technology Assistant (Repeatable) Art (Visual Arts)

AP 2-D Design Studio Art

11-12

1.0

AP 3-D Design Studio Art

11-12

1.0

AP Art History

11-12

1.0

Art Lab

11-12

0.5

Art Metals I

9-12

0.5

Art Metals II

9-12

0.5

Art Metals III

9-12

0.5

Art Seminar (Repeatable)

9-12

0.5

11-12

1.0

Ceramics and Sculpture I

9-12

0.5

Ceramics and Sculpture II

9-12

0.5

Ceramics and Sculpture III

9-12

0.5

Digital Imaging and Design I

9-12

0.5

Digital Imaging and Design II

9-12

0.5

11-12

0.5

Drawing/Painting I

9-12

0.5

Drawing II

9-12

0.5

Drawing III

9-12

0.5

Painting I

9-12

0.5

AP Drawing Studio Art

Digital Imaging Seminar (Repeatable)

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Painting II

9-12

0.5

Painting III

9-12

0.5

Printmaking and Mixed Media I

9-12

0.5

Printmaking and Mixed Media II

9-12

0.5

Printmaking and Mixed Media III

9-12

0.5

Visual Communications

9-12

0.5

Video Productions

9-12

0.5

Yearbook Publishing Design and Production

9-12

1.0

Business

Business Foundation Courses

N/A

Introduction to Business

9-12

0.5

Keyboarding & Digital Technologies

9-12

0.5

Notetaking & Study Skills

9-12

0.5

*Software Applications (TC)

9-12

0.5

Accounting/Finance Courses

N/A

11-12

1.0

*Financial Management & Investing (CAPP)

9-12

0.5

Introduction to Accounting

9-12

0.5

Personal Finance

9-12

0.5

Management Courses

N/A

Business Law

10-12

0.5

Business Management

10-12

0.5

Entrepreneurship

10-12

0.5

Marketing Courses

N/A

Introduction to Marketing

9-12

0.5

10-12

0.5

N/A

11-12

1.0

*College Accounting (TC and CAPP)

Sports & Entertainment Marketing

Capstone Courses Business Leadership (Level 1)

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Computer Science

Advanced Game Development and Computer Science Topics

9-12

0.5

*AP Computer Science A

9-12

1.0

*AP Computer Science Principles

9-12

1.0

Introduction to Computer Science and Game Development

9-12

0.5

Student Technology Team

9-12

0.5

Web Design and Mobile Applications

9-12

0.5

Drivers Education

Drivers Education English

9-12

N/A

Creative Writing

11-12

0.5

Drama as Literature

11-12

0.5

Dystopian and Utopian Literature

11-12

0.5

English 9

1.0

*Honors English 9

1.0

English 10

1.0

*Honors English 10

1.0

English 11

1.0

*AP English Language and Composition

11-12

1.0

*AP English Literature and Composition

11-12

1.0

Literature: Giants in Time

11-12

0.5

*Literature in Film (CAPP)

11-12

0.5

Oral Interpretation, Acting, Directing

11-12

0.5

*Public Speaking (CAPP)

11-12

0.5

Real Lives

11-12

0.5

Speech Communication

9-10

0.5

Stagecraft

9-12

0.5

Senior Literature Seminar

108

The Graphic Novel

11-12

0.5

*Writing for College (CAPP)

11-12

0.5

9-12

0.5

Writing for Publication Experiential Learning

Career and Employment Opportunities (C.E.O)(Repeatable)

11-12

0.5

Mentorship

11-12

0.5

Project Pursuit

11-12

0.5

Youth Apprenticeship (TC)

11-12

0.5

Family and Consumer Science

Fashion Analysis

9-12

0.5

Introduction to Elements of Design

9-12

0.5

11-12

0.5

*Principles of Interior Design (TC) Health

Exercise Science Health LAUNCH

10-12

0.5

9-10

0.5

Business Strategy

11-12

1.0

Writing for Research

11-12

1.0

Introduction to Schooling in a Diverse Society TC Through Marquette University

11-12

1.0

Leadership

Leadership Principles Mathematics

9-12

0.5

Algebra I

9-12

1.0

Algebra II

9-12

1.0

*Honors Algebra I

9-12

1.0

*AP AB Calculus

10-12

1.0

*AP BC Calculus

10-12

1.0

*Calculus III (CAPP)

11-12

1.0

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Data Analysis

10-12

0.5

Functions and Trigonometry

10-12

0.5

Geometry

9-12

1.0

*Honors Geometry

9-12

1.0

Precalculus

10-12

1.0

*Honors Precalculus

10-12

1.0

Statistics

10-12

0.5

*AP Statistics

10-12

1.0

Music

Exploring Music Theory and Composition

11-12

0.5

Digital Music for Musicians and Non-Musicians

9-12

0.5

Concert Band

9-12

1.0

Symphonic Band

10-12

1.0

Wind Ensemble

10-12

1.0

Chamber Choir

10-12

1.0

9-12

1.0

Women’s Ensemble

10-12

1.0

Chamber Orchestra

10-12

1.0

Symphony Orchestra

9-12

1.0

Concert Choir (grade 9 males only/grade 10-12 females only) Treble Choir (grade 9 females only)

Physical Education PE 9

9-12

0.5

9-12

0.5

Lifetime Sports

10-12

0.5

Outdoor Pursuits

11-12

0.5

Personal Fitness & Wellness

10-12

0.5

Sports Officiating

10-12

0.5

Advanced Team & Individual Sports Lifeguarding (need to be at least 15 years old)

110

Team & Racquet Sports

10-12

0.5

Ultimate Strength and Conditioning

10-12

0.5

Variety Sports

10-12

0.5

Science

Anatomy and Physiology

10-12

1.0

Astronomy & Meteorology

10-12

0.5

9-12

1.0

10-12

1.0

9-12

1.0

Marine Biology

10-12

0.5

Chemistry

10-12

1.0

*AP Chemistry

10-12

1.0

*Honors Chemistry

10-12

1.0

*Organic Chemistry

10-12

1.0

Ecology

10-12

0.5

*AP Environmental Science

10-12

1.0

Geology

10-12

0.5

Physics

10-12

1.0

*AP Physics I

10-12

1.0

*AP Physics II

10-12

1.0

*AP Physics C

10-12

1.0

Project Lead The Way: Biomedical Innovation

11-12

1.0

Project Lead The Way: Human Body Systems

9-12

1.0

Project Lead The Way: Medical Interventions

10-12

1.0

9-12

1.0

Culture of Healthcare (TC)

11-12

1.0

Medical Terminology (TC)

11-12

1.0

Biology *AP Biology *Honors Biology

Project Lead The Way: Principles of Biomedical Science

Social Studies

111

20th Century American History

1.0

Abnormal Psychology

10-12

0.5

Crime, Society and Law

10-12

0.5

Current Issues

10-12

0.5

10-12

1.0

Foundations of Child Development

9-12

0.5

*AP Human Geography

9-12

1.0

International Relations

10-12

0.5

*AP Macro Economics

11-12

0.5

*AP Micro Economics

11-12

0.5

Modern Society

10-12

0.5

Psychology

10-12

0.5

*AP Psychology

10-12

1.0

*AP United States Government and Politics

11-12

1.0

*AP United States History

11-12

1.0

Economics *AP European History

Principles of American Democracy

World History World Languages

French 1

9-12

1.0

French 2

9-12

1.0

French 3

9-12

1.0

French 4

10-12

1.0

*French 5 (CAPP)

11-12

1.0

German 1

9-12

1.0

German 2

9-12

1.0

German 3

9-12

1.0

German 4

10-12

1.0

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*German 5 (CAPP)

11-12

1.0

Latin 1

9-12

1.0

Latin 2

9-12

1.0

Latin 3

9-12

1.0

*Latin 4 (CIS)

10-12

1.0

*Latin 5 (CIS)

11-12

1.0

Mandarin Chinese 1

9-12

1.0

Mandarin Chinese 2

9-12

1.0

Mandarin Chinese 3

9-12

1.0

10-12

1.0

Spanish 1

9-12

1.0

Spanish 2

9-12

1.0

Spanish 3

9-12

1.0

Spanish 4

10-12

1.0

*Spanish 5 (CAPP)

11-12

1.0

*Spanish 6 (CAPP)

11-12

1.0

*Mandarin Chinese 4 (CAPP)

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